La Source du Ruault - Saumur-Champigny - Senseï - Rouge - 2017

Wine:

Derived from 80 ares of clay-limestone soils, harvested at high maturity, the 2017 red Saumur-Champigny Senseï reveals itself in great purity, intensely graphite. The fleshy palate, combining a beautiful density of material with perfectly ripe fruit and magnificent freshness, is generous with enveloped tannins, almost velvety. A remarkable 2017, a pinnacle of Cabernet, which undoubtedly will endure the decade! The Selection Committee's Crush rated it 93/100.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, harvested at full maturity, direct pressing, 21-day maceration, blended with 10% presses, aged 12 months in barrel.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Dark red with violet highlights.

Nose:

A nose marked by Cabernet Franc, of great purity and freshness, with intense graphite flavors.

Palate:

This cuvée has a full-bodied, generous structure underlined by well-coated, almost velvety tannins. A remarkable wine for long ageing.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Pork shank with lentils, oven-roasted veal chops, beef tenderloin tournedos.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034

Jean-Noël Millon isn't a newcomer, yet his rise to prominence is relatively recent: La Source du Ruault has recently garnered considerable acclaim and stands out as one of the essentials of the Loire region. With 10 hectares in Saumur, this intimate address, certified organic, is teeming with innovations and is raising its standards vintage after vintage.