Highly Recommended
‘The wines in this tasting all offer excellent value for money’ Laure Patry
(continued) 90–94pts
La Folie Lucé, Autrement, Saumur-Champigny 2011 91
JB 90 CK 91 LP 91
N/A UK
www.lafolieluce.com Leather and black truffle on the nose with tobacco nuances. The palate is rich and broad with an evolved texture, liquorice and toasted almond notes, along with a backbone of spicy, peppery tannins. Drink 2016-2022 Alc 13.6%
Château Yvonne, SaumurChampigny 2014 90 JB 90 CK 95 LP 86
POA
OW Loeb & Co Dark and ripe fruits that are perfumed with vanilla and a minty freshness. Creamy fruit on the palate, fresh and savoury, but with textural confidence. Structured, with firm but ripe tannins and firm acidity. Drink 2017-2026
Alc 12.5%
Domaine Langlois-Château, Vieilles Vignes, SaumurChampigny 2013 90 JB 90 CK 85 LP 94
£15.34-£21.50 (2011)
Hangingditch, Hennings,
Le Vignoble Rose and undergrowth aromas with a dressing of coconut. Sweet texture on the palate with a good structure and impressive balance for 2013. Marked acidity to finish but the tannins are well integrated. Drink 2016-2020 Alc 12%
Le Petit St-Vincent, Les Clos Lyzières, Saumur-Champigny 2014 91 JB 88 CK 90 LP 95
POA
Vinetrail Pure blackcurrant and vanilla aromas with a floral edge. Elegant and charming on the palate, structured with brightness of acidity and confident in character. Attractive and interesting with some typicity. Drink 20162025 Alc 13%
Domaine Langlois-Château,
Saumur 2012 90 JB 91 CK 89 LP 90
£11.50
Cambridge Wine Merchants, D’Arcy Wine
Merchants, Fareham Wine Cellar, Guildford Wine Co, Hangingditch, Hennings Perfumed nose of cherries, blueberries and green pepper; has some leafy Cabernet lift. Light, juicy and supple palate with animal and leather notes plus bitter chocolate. Very classical in style. Drink 2016-2020 Alc 12%
Cave de Saumur, Les Nivières, Saumur 2014 90 JB 90 CK 89 LP 90
£8.99
Waitrose Cherry skin and thyme on the nose with a hint of violet. Cool and pure on the palate with ripe tannins and a fine balance between structure and acidity, finishing with a spicy edge. Juicy and vivacious. Drink 2016-2022 Alc 12.5%
Domaine de Nerleux, Clos des Châtains, Saumur-Champigny 2014 90 JB 88 CK 89 LP 93
N/A UK
www.nerleux.fr Dark fruit aromas then leathery and elegant on the palate. Slightly caramelised notes with grippy tannins and good concentration. Primary, savoury and structured with a liquorice finish. Drink 2017-2021 Alc 13.5%
Domaine St-Vincent, Les Trézellieres, SaumurChampigny 2015 90 JB 86 CK 96 LP 89
N/A UK
+33 (0)2 41 67 41 29 Dark cherries, meat and liquorice notes on the palate with a leafy texture. Broad and impressive with succulent fruits and a full body. Finishes on spice with confidence and a long tannic grip. Drink 2016-2025 Alc 12.5%