Chateau du Hureau Saumur-Champigny Tuffe 2023 SPRHONE from one of its most

from one of its most extreme vineyards

Aged in large Slavonian oak

capturing the wine's essential character without fining or filtration

This was the first year we were fortunate enough to get Rose of Peru from the west side of the Magite vineyard

transparent Blanc de Blancs from a producer the Champenoise themselves quietly respect

Chateau du Hureau Saumur-Champigny Tuffe 2023 SPRHONE from one of its mostTuffe is named for tuffeau, the soft chalk under these vines, and that mineral undertow is the signature of the wine. It's Hureau's everyday Saumur Champigny, a Cabernet Franc blended from many parcels and aged in tank to keep it fresh and unadorned. Chateau du Hureau is among the top names in the appellation, run by fifth generation vigneron Philippe Vatan and his daughter Agathe. This is honest, drinkable Loire Cab Franc done right. Serve it with a