Saumur Champigny 2022 - Paterne - Antoine Sanzay 2022

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Cabernet Franc · Saumur Champigny · 75 cl · 2022

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CHF 34.11

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Technical information

Producer	Antoine Sanzay
Name	Saumur Champigny
Variety	Cabernet Franc
Vintage	2022
Gradation	13.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Red fruits, spices, floral notes
Vinification method	Steel fermentation, long maceration
Region	Loire
Production area	Saumur
Country	France
Type	Red wine
Aging	A few months in steel or wood
Type of cask	Wood
Color	Ruby red
Serving temperature	16-18°C
Recommended consumption	Within 5 years
Pairing	Red meats, aged cheeses

Descrizione

The Saumur Champigny 2020 produced by Antoine Sanzay is a wine that enchants with its elegance and balance. Produced in the famous Loire region of France, this red wine is primarily made from Cabernet Franc grapes, a variety that expresses its full potential in this area thanks to the particular terroir and favorable climate.

This wine presents itself with an intense and brilliant ruby red color. On the nose, it reveals a rich bouquet of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and raspberries, enriched by hints of black pepper and a slight vegetal note typical of Cabernet Franc. On the palate, the Saumur Champigny 2020 by Paterne Antoine Sanzay shows a robust yet harmonious structure, with fine tannins and a freshness that invites the next sip. The finish is persistent and leaves a pleasant clean sensation on the palate.

Excellent in accompaniment to red meat dishes, game, or aged cheeses, this wine is an authentic expression of the Saumur Champigny territory, suitable for those seeking elegance and character in a French red. Ideal to enjoy now or to let age in the cellar for a few years.

The winery

Antoine Sanzay – Winery in Valle della Loira (Pays de la Loire)

Discover the story and wines of Antoine Sanzay.

Producer from the Saumur and Saumur‑Champigny area, known for terroir-driven wines, organically farmed and made using low‑intervention methods.

Region: Valle della Loira (Pays de la Loire)

Country: Francia

Founded: 2002

Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Chenin Blanc

Based in Varrains, in the heart of the Saumur‑Champigny appellation. Certified organic farming practices. A strong focus on Cabernet Franc for red wines and Chenin for white wines. Vineyards vinified parcel by parcel. Low-intervention winemaking approach: native yeasts, judicious use of oak, and lees management.

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Winery history

He comes from a family of local winegrowers: Antoine gradually took over the family vineyards in Varrains from the late 1990s and began vinifying his own harvests in the early 2000s. In the following years the estate developed while maintaining a parcel-by-parcel approach and showcasing local terroirs such as Les Poyeux.

Production philosophy

Terroir-driven production: organic farming, minimal intervention in the cellar, use of native yeasts, lees management and measured ageing to express the character of each individual parcel.

Terroir and vineyards

The domaine is based in Varrains and cultivates vineyards in Saumur and Saumur‑Champigny. Frequently cited parcels include Les Poyeux, Les Salles Martin and La Haye Dampierre.