2023 La Porte Saint Jean Saumur-Champigny, Loire Valley, FranceABOUT THE WINE Crafted entirely from Cabernet Franc, this 2023 Saumur Champigny reflects the finesse and transparency of the vintage. Fruit is sourced from organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards planted on tuffeaua soft, porous limestone native to the Loire Valleygiving the wine its signature mineral backbone. Aromatically, it offers layers of redcurrant, pomegranate, violet, and a subtle graphite edge. On the palate, the wine is sleek and

Alcoholic fermentation takes place in barrels using indigenous yeasts

Alain inoculates for fermentation in barrel

the living ambassadors of the affinity the Roty’s so obviously feel for their land

these famous stones are found here in the sub-soil

Aged in stainless steel and neutral oak for 6-8 months

offering wines of precision

and distinctly Puligny

Planted in 1994

His approach highlights the natural character of each vineyard

This is a vegan wine

This blend is composed of two terroirs: on the one hand

characterized by shallow topsoils with a high concentration of decomposed granite