Domaine des Closiers Saumur-Champigny 'Les Closiers' 2021

'Les Closiers' 2021Domaine des ClosiersSaumur-Champigny, Loire Valley100% Cabernet Franc$33.99 when you mix at least 4 (code: 4 saves3)$36.99 SALE*$39.99 reg​ Domaine des Closiers is one of the most exciting estates to emerge from the Loire in recent years. It makes sense when you consider that the winemaking team is Michel Chevré (of Clos L’Ecotard) and Nady Foucault (of Clos Rougeard), two of the most esteemed producers in the region. The Closiers bottling is the estate's entry point, and it is 100% Cabernet Franc fermented and aged in tank. Bursting with energy and very easy to drink and enjoy, it is certainly no simple wine. Far from it, this showcases notes of red fruits, spice, mineral, and very fine texture. Soils: A mix of limestone-rich clays.Winemaking: Allowed a cold maceration period before fermentations commence, and total macerations can exceed a month. Extractions are very gentle, with no punchdown and only a short pumpover every 1-2 days. After a fermentation/maceration