The Story
Les Arboises' is the single vineyard that shows Romain Guiberteau at his most serious — old Cabernet Franc vines on deep tuffeau limestone near Le Puy-Notre-Dame, giving a red with more depth, structure and aging potential than his village Saumur. Guiberteau is one of the Loire's most sought-after vignerons, farming organically and working with native yeasts and a light hand. The result is a pure, chalky, finely structured wine that feels closer to fine Burgundy than country red. Drinkable now with air, but built to reward several years in the cellar.
Description
Les Arboises' is the single vineyard that shows Romain Guiberteau at his most serious — old Cabernet Franc vines on deep tuffeau limestone near Le Puy-Notre-Dame, giving a red with more depth, structure and aging potential than his village Saumur. Guiberteau is one of the Loire's most sought-after vignerons, farming organically and working with native yeasts and a light hand. The result is a pure, chalky, finely structured wine that feels closer to fine Burgundy than country red. Drinkable now with air, but built to reward several years in the cellar.
