Chateau du Hureau Saumur-Champigny Tuffe 2023 PURYEAR with the oldest planted in

with the oldest planted in 1958

the Savoy court jeweler whose 1606 treatise on making Chiaretto di Nebbiolo inspired the wine

Expect rich black and blue fruit with sweet spices and juicy finish

this cuvée would be ideal as an aperitif

and the result is everything Volnay should be: silky

Chateau du Hureau Saumur-Champigny Tuffe 2023 PURYEAR with the oldest planted inTuffe 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