Domaine des Roches Neuves, Saumur Champigny Franc de Pied 2018

"Made from ungrafted vines that Thierry planted himself in Le Clos Bonnet. Aged one year in 12-hectoliter Austrian oak foudre. Beautiful nose of rose, violet, mint and spice. On the palate, fresh, pure and full of savory, herbal notes, fine tannins and deep minerality. The finish is long and elegant. A thinking person’s Cabernet Franc." - Vinous

"Franc de Pied' designates ungrafted vines. This wine, made with whole-bunch vinification, is sourced from a plot planted with 10,000 vines per hectare and farmed using horses. The result is stunning, possessing both seductive fruit and superb complexity, as well as a crystalline texture and enchanting freshness."- Decanter