Brendan Stater-West Saumur Rouge 2021 Loire Valley, France

Style 😋: Elegant and structured. Bursting with dark cherries, blackcurrant, and crushed violets, with a core of earthy minerality, silky tannins, and vibrant acidity.

Producer: Brendan Stater-West

Grape 🍇: Cabernet Franc

Place 🌎: Saumur, Loire Valley, France

Story 📖: Brendan Stater-West, an American expat turned Loire Valley vigneron, fell in love with the region while working with the legendary Romain Guiberteau. His approach is deeply rooted in terroir expression, farming organically and crafting wines that are precise, expressive, and unmistakably Saumur.

The 2021 Saumur Rouge is a stunning showcase of Cabernet Franc grown in limestone-rich soils, fermented with native yeasts, and aged in neutral barrels to highlight its purity and finesse. This is a wine that captures the energy of the vintage, offering both freshness and depth.

Pairing 🍽: Lamb tagine with prunes and almonds.