Loire Valley
Arnaud Lambert - Saumur - Clos Mazurique - Rouge - 2022
Characteristics
Country / Region: Loire Valley
Vintage: 2022
Name: AOP Saumur-Champigny
Grape variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 13.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 (RVF)
Estate rated 3 stars in Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2025
Wine:
Aged exclusively in stainless steel and concrete, without any oak, the 2022 Red Saumur Clos Mazurique by Arnaud Lambert is a beautifully pure expression of Cabernet Franc. Bursting with vibrant, fresh fruit, it offers plenty of depth while maintaining a lively mineral finish, characteristic of the Brézé terroir. With its fine texture and refined structure, this wine has the potential to age gracefully for up to 5 years. A perfect balance of ripe, abundant fruit and the hallmark of a great vintage!Vinification:
Hand harvested, aged in stainless steel and concrete vats.Certified organic and biodynamic wine.
Color:
Bright red.Nose:
Aromas of delicate graphite and red berries.Palate:
This wine, with its fresh, mature Cabernet Franc and its mineral, fruity structure, is both precise and elegant. A real pleasure!
Temperature:
Serve between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Duck terrine, rabbit stew in red wine, monkfish in red wine, farmhouse Saint-Nectaire cheese, roast or grilled beef.Cellar aging:
From now until 2028
Arnaud Lambert is shaking up the hierarchy of the great winemakers of Loire Valley. On the terroir of Saumur-Brézé, his estate is reshuffling the deck, embodying finesse, elegance, and simplicity.
Leading a domain of 50 hectares, he is establishing himself as one of the most talented vignerons in the region, and his reputation is seriously stirring the circle of grand enthusiasts. With meticulous care in both vineyard and cellar, organic farming practices, and understated labels, everything here exudes excellence and is representative of the best wines from the Saumurois region.