Domaine Guiberteau
Les Moulins Saumur Cabernet Franc
Saumur, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France
At first was convinced in blind tasting it was a German Pinot noir- that marvelous creosote & brambly berry blend. Nothing green or unripe here, perhaps the Cab Franc pokes through in just its sheer exuberance of red fruit. So many layers, fantastic balance of acid. Somehow broad yet detailed on the palate. Mesmerizing Delicious. Less pencil shavings than some unarticulated bark thing. It’s like their Chenin Blancs-moving, spiritual experiences, not just another bottle. I feel the vintner at work in a profound way. Better than fantastic. What a treat!
At first was convinced in blind tasting it was a German Pinot noir- that marvelous creosote & brambly berry blend. Nothing green or unripe here, perhaps the Cab Franc pokes through in just its sheer exuberance of red fruit. So many layers, fantastic balance of acid. Somehow broad yet detailed on the palate. Mesmerizing Delicious. Less pencil shavings than some unarticulated bark thing. It’s like their Chenin Blancs-moving, spiritual experiences, not just another bottle. I feel the vintner at work in a profound way. Better than fantastic. What a treat!
Jan 18th, 2023
Maybe this vintage? Lean and light green fruit with slightly rough tannins. More sandalwood in the mouth than fruit. TBL
Maybe this vintage? Lean and light green fruit with slightly rough tannins. More sandalwood in the mouth than fruit. TBL
Nov 1st, 2024
I know a thing or two about Loire cab franc. This is a crazy wine. Light body. Complex. Faintest pyrazines, but totally integrated, so they only appear on the mid pallet and are disappear at the finish. bright, restrained red fruit. drying tannins on the back end. Almost alpine, underripe blackberries and cracked pepper. Drinks like a feminine Barbaresco with different fruit profile. Wild.
I know a thing or two about Loire cab franc. This is a crazy wine. Light body. Complex. Faintest pyrazines, but totally integrated, so they only appear on the mid pallet and are disappear at the finish. bright, restrained red fruit. drying tannins on the back end. Almost alpine, underripe blackberries and cracked pepper. Drinks like a feminine Barbaresco with different fruit profile. Wild.
Sep 5th, 2024
Casual pour of the Sunday evening part 2. Very young, needs air. A bit harsh around the edges at first but settles down after a while. True to type. Cherry, green bell pepper, black pepper on the nose. Good acid drive, nice cherry note all along, some vivid mouthfeel, some drying tannins in the rear. There is some width and some dusty, drying effect starts a long and fruit-forward finish with an umami twist which makes it great, with almost a touch of meat juice. It's a very good wine but I suspect that it could be even better in another 2 or 3 years.
Casual pour of the Sunday evening part 2. Very young, needs air. A bit harsh around the edges at first but settles down after a while. True to type. Cherry, green bell pepper, black pepper on the nose. Good acid drive, nice cherry note all along, some vivid mouthfeel, some drying tannins in the rear. There is some width and some dusty, drying effect starts a long and fruit-forward finish with an umami twist which makes it great, with almost a touch of meat juice. It's a very good wine but I suspect that it could be even better in another 2 or 3 years.
Dec 10th, 2023Darker fruited than 2020. Not as finessed.
Darker fruited than 2020. Not as finessed.
Oct 23rd, 2023Beautiful fruit. Excellent purity. 12.5%
Beautiful fruit. Excellent purity. 12.5%
Sep 30th, 2023
Herbs, red pepper, black pepper, and some sour cherry. Amazing.
Herbs, red pepper, black pepper, and some sour cherry. Amazing.
Sep 3rd, 2022
I am just obsessed with Guiberteau. So vibrant and precise. Like biting into a juicy green pepper. Thought I had ordered a re-up of les moulins chenin, but was pleasantly surprised by the rouge. Excited to try alongside the classic rouge.
I am just obsessed with Guiberteau. So vibrant and precise. Like biting into a juicy green pepper. Thought I had ordered a re-up of les moulins chenin, but was pleasantly surprised by the rouge. Excited to try alongside the classic rouge.
Sep 18th, 2021