Domaine des Roches Neuves, Saumur Champigny Les Memoires 2018

"It stands to say that this will prove to be a memorable wine, sourced from old vines planted in 1904 on a siliceous soil known as silex. Its smoke-infused nose remains a bit austere for the moment, so the wine requires some aeration, but it's a superb wine of depth and density yet without heaviness. There's astonishing length on the palate. All this points towards a destiny of age-worthiness."- Decanter

"From some of the oldest Cabernet Franc vines in France , planted in 1904 on silex soil. Aged in 2,500-liter foudre for 12 months. Richer, more generous and more open, a Loire Cabernet Franc that’s perhaps easier for newbies to understand and love. There’s more fruit here – aromas and flavors of blackberry, black cherry and plum - plus streaky, chalky tannins from midpalate to finish. This might be where I would point a Barolo or Brunello drinker who’s exploring Loire." - Vinous