| Rating | 91 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Appellation |
Saumur Anjou-Saumur Loire Valley France |
| ABV | 12.5% |
| Price | $15.00 Value Pick |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2018-01-16 |
Perfect For
Chilled Red Cravings, Dinner Parties, Indian Food, Sounding Like A Wine Pro, Spicy Pairings, Wine Geeks
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Franc, Gamay
Domaine des Hauts de Sanziers Saumur Rouge 2016 Review
This is the kind of textbook Cabernet Franc that makes newcomers fall in love with the grape and reminds loyalists of their first experience with it. Fresh green grass and cut peppers lift peppy plum and tart cranberry fruit, along with hearty compost.
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