A famous single parcel of chalky limestone with sandy topsoil in Saumur-Champigny with lower yields and longer maceration, aged in concrete vats to allow this delicately intense terroir to shine through. More serious with darker fruit, lovely length and very fine but present tannins.
Domaine des Sanzay has an amazing range of wines from the town of Saumur using primarily Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc. The clay on limestone soil provides wines that are light on their feet with good intensity and acidity. Louis and Julienne founded the estate in 1880 and it is now run by Didier and Celine. Their 28 hectare domaine is maintained with minimal plowing and indigenous yeasts used during fermentation. Officially organic starting with the 2019 vintage, but in reality, their farming practices changed little to meet the certification as their house is in the vineyards they always farmed as gently as possible.