Guiberteau Saumur Rouge Les Arboises 2022 SF Chronicle minimal intervention

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This Islay Scotch has all the depth and complexity that comes with being an Islay Scotch minus the smokey peaty character

A very attractive nose with aromas of quince

slightly lower in alcohol with subtle sweetness

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Guiberteau Saumur Rouge Les Arboises 2022 SF Chronicle minimal interventionLes Arboises' is the single vineyard that shows Romain Guiberteau at his most serious old Cabernet Franc vines on deep tuffeau limestone near Le Puy Notre Dame, giving a red with more depth, structure and aging potential than his village Saumur. Guiberteau is one of the Loire's most sought after vignerons, farming organically and working with native yeasts and a light hand. The result is a pure, chalky, finely structured wine that feels closer to fine