{"title":"Saumur Champigny Wine Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaumur-Champigny is the spiritual home of Loire Valley Cabernet Franc, producing wines celebrated for their freshness, minerality, and finesse. Made famous by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eClos Rougeard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the appellation remains one of France's benchmark regions for elegant, age-worthy Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"somm2305-fou19rounoir-750","title":"2019 Domaine Fouet, Saumur-Champigny “La Rouge et Noire”","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s the most undervalued red wine region out there? A few years back Beaujolais would have been the obvious choice, but now I think Saumur-Champigny (and Loire Valley Cabernet Franc in general) has claimed that coveted top spot. Today’s old-vine stunner from Domaine Fouet is one example of why: To put it as plainly as I can, there is way more—way more—than $35 worth of wine in this bottle. Ever since the high-profile sale of Clos Rougeard, Saumur-Champigny’s most famous producer, I’ve been waiting for others’ prices to start rising across the board, but for the most part, it hasn’t happened yet—so yes, you should feast on “La Rouge et Noire.” From a blockbuster vintage with five years of age, conscientiously farmed and crafted, sourced from heirloom vines, and priced to move, this is an impeccable wine from the heart of a region very much in vogue among the wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecognoscenti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Jump on it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust to the south of Domaine Fouet is the famed hamlet of Brézé, while to the north, superstar Clos Rougeard is five minutes up the road. Headquartered in the village of Saint Cyr-en-Bourg, Julien Fouet is a committed organic farmer, not only eschewing chemicals in his 22 hectares of vineyards but using sheep for weed control instead of mechanical equipment. He represents the sixth generation at this small, family-run property, whose old cellars burrow into the chalky, \u003cem\u003etuffeau\u003c\/em\u003e limestone typical of the region. Fouet’s vineyards were Certified Organic with the 2020 vintage, but that process had been initiated many years prior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday’s cuvée, “La Rouge et Noire” (an apt name for a wine brimming with red and black fruits), is sourced from vines exceeding 50 years of age. It was aged in used 500-liter casks and is showing beautifully at this stage of its life, with more positive evolution still ahead of it. In the glass, today’s 2019 has the deep ruby-black hue typical of young Cabernet Franc, but that inkiness belies a wine that is aromatic, spicy, buoyant and refreshing, with aromas of dark woodland berries, black cherry, cranberry, violets, tobacco leaf, wet stones, and a hint of black pepper. Although it will continue to improve and integrate over the next 3-5 years, there’s an exuberance to it I’m happy to celebrate now: Pop a bottle of this over dinner and marvel at how it gets better and better with time in the glass. This is special-occasion wine at an everyday price. Enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40780124487734,"sku":"SOMM2305-FOU19ROUNOIR-750","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/products\/e44fad611dc877e251e510f97d5ffc58.jpg?v=1686588701"},{"product_id":"somm2402-al22mazurique-750","title":"2022 Arnaud Lambert, Saumur-Champigny Rouge \"Clos Mazurique\"","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLovers of silky, spicy, lip-smackingly drinkable red wines we have your catnip in a bottle today: a perfectly balanced Cabernet Franc from one of the most acclaimed winemakers in France’s Loire Valley. Though not as flashy as his neighbors at Clos Rougeard or Domaine Collier, Arnaud has gained widespread recognition for pure, terroir-driven wines for the past two decades. “Clos Mazurique” is a single-vineyard wine that acts as his “bistro” Cab Franc, but it is much meatier, weightier, and more complex than anything else in that category. Indeed it counts as “bistro” style only because it sees no oak. It’s a truly lovely, crowd-pleasing red that can be enjoyed casually or seriously, or both! We highly recommend having a case of this and its sister white wine “Les Perrières” (look to your right) on hand at all times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDomaine Arnaud Lambert is the result of a merger, and some fortunate timing, about 15 years ago. Arnaud was already working alongside his father at their family estate, Domaine Saint-Just, when they were presented with the opportunity to acquire 20 hectares of vines from the Château Brézé, an historic property that had fallen into a bit of disrepair. This was 2009, just before the hill of Brézé became a destination for wine geeks the world over looking for a pilgrimage to the famous, and soon to be unicorn-esque, estate of Clos Rougeard. Now armed with a truly enviable arsenal of some of Saumur’s very best vineyards, Yves and Arnaud were ready to make a big splash on the wine scene of France. But sadly, Yves succumbed to an aggressive form of cancer in 2011 and so his son was left to forge ahead without him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYves had already lit a fire in Arnaud to become more natural in the vines and the cellar, so he set about converting the entire estate into organic farming, reaching full certification a few years ago. He also eliminated all additions and subtractions, with the exception of sulfur—which he uses very sparingly and only where necessary. The same is true for oak: This ancient vessel is perfect for adding texture and complexity to the right wines, but can also mask the nuances of terroir, so Arnaud uses very little new oak anymore, and most cuvées see none.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Clos Mazurique” is a single parcel of vines that faces west on a gentle slope of the Brézé hill. Cabernet Franc is often framed by firm, even aggressive tannins when young, but the terroir of Brézé leads to softer, silky wines that are lifted by acid instead of tannin. To highlight this distinction further, Arnaud ferments and ages the “Mazurique” only in concrete tanks. The result is richly fruited, medium bodied wine that is overtly floral and fragrant and can be enjoyed young. Serve in a Burgundy stem, at a cool 55-60 degrees after a short decant and you’ll swoon over aromas of red and black cherries, dried roses, orange peel, cinnamon, red and green peppercorns, persimmon, and earthy forest floor. It’s a no-brainer for any Parisian bistro staple, but it is also deliciously perfect with Texas style BBQ. Indeed it is truly versatile red, which is why you should stock up and keep some on hand for any and all occasions!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41915187200054,"sku":"SOMM2402-AL22MAZURIQUE-750","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022ArnaudLambert_Saumur-ChampignyRougeLesMazurique_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1706809465"},{"product_id":"somm2403lpsv19clslyz-750","title":"2019 Les Petit Saint Vincent (Dominique Joseph), Saumur-Champigny \"Les Clos Lyzières\"","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt feels like only yesterday that Dominique Joseph’s exquisite “Les Clos Lyzières” came into our lives. Yet, in what seems like record time, it has become a Loire Valley benchmark. Let’s put it as plainly as possible: This wine has no peer at this price. It’s the ultimate “insider” wine, sourced from a vineyard that sits right next door to Clos Rougeard’s “Les Poyeux,” whose bottles now run up past $400. So, for a tenth of that price, you get the same terroir, the same complex aromas and flavors, the same showstopping purity from Joseph’s Le Petit Saint Vincent. Starting with meticulous organic farming and showing an extremely deft touch in the cellar, Joseph is just a masterful vigneron, plain and simple, producing one of the few Loire Cabernet Francs that can stand toe-to-toe with the legendary Clos Rougeard. As we’ve said before, “Les Clos Lyzières” is a true game-changer. If you’ve missed it before, don’t let it happen again!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFrom the crisp, intensely mineral Muscadets in the Pays Nantais, through the Cab Francs and Chenin Blancs of Anjou-Saumur and Touraine, to the easterly appellations crafting Sauvignon Blanc, the Loire Valley is home to incredible history (reaching back to Charlemagne); wildly diverse wines; and superb values across the board. One of the appellations of note here is Saumur-Champigny—ground zero for some of the world’s most classic expressions of Cabernet Franc, thanks to the dominant presence of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003etuffeau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e in the soils. While there are other factors in play, there’s wide agreement that this soft-textured, yellowish limestone lends Saumur-Champigny reds their exceptional brightness and perfumed aromatics. Overall, these wines tend to be archetypal expressions of intricate Cabernet Franc with emphasis on dark fruits and high-toned floral aromatics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFourth-generation owner and winemaker Dominique Joseph, known around town as “Pélo,” was an early convert to organic farming and has held an official certification for many years. He has run the family operation since 1990 and works out of a stunning, multi-chambered cellar carved directly from the local \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003etuffeau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. Pélo’s parcel in “Les Clos Lyzières” soaks up the sun in its southeast-facing position and today’s wine is a choice selection from 55-year-old Cabernet Franc vines. In the winery—only minutes away—grapes are 100% de-stemmed and undergo a lengthy four-week maceration (it makes sense once you see the deep concentration and color of the wine). During this time, he keeps the wine moving via punch-downs and pump-overs to achieve maximum integration. Unlike his “Les Poyeux,” which rests in oak, this bottling was aged entirely in concrete. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn the glass, the ’19 “Clos Lyzières” reveals a brilliant dark ruby moving out to a star-bright magenta rim. To best unlock its youthful, flavor-loaded core, decant it for 30-60 minutes and enjoy in large Burgundy stems. As always, this wine is fully equipped with explosive florals and dense, brambly fruit. The nose reveals a breathtakingly beautiful mosaic that is painted with ripe currants, black raspberry, huckleberry, black plums, tobacco leaf, bell pepper, licorice, leather, violets, lavender, cracked pepper, crushed gravel, and damp underbrush. The gorgeous, silky palate reveals intense mouthwatering acidity and grippy, fine-grained tannins that create a wonderful push-pull tension between fruit and earth. No oak aging? No problem—this will effortlessly mature in your cellar over the next decade. Wine doesn’t get more classic than this and Cabernet Franc rarely gets purer, so be sure to stock up on this new release. Enjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42008570822710,"sku":"SOMM2403LPSV19CLSLYZ-750","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2019LesPetitSaintVincent_DominiqueJoseph_Saumur-ChampignyLesClosLyzieres_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1709649919"},{"product_id":"2018-clos-rougeard-saumur-champigny-clossomm2406-crgd18clossc-750","title":"2018 Clos Rougeard, Saumur-Champigny \"Le Clos\"","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSince the Foucault brothers first began being whispered about by top French Sommeliers back in the late 1980s and ’90s their unparalleled takes on the wines of Saumur have become some of the most collectible and sought-after bottles in the pantheon of “in-the-know” unicorns. These expressions of Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc are thrilling, age-worthy, and profoundly complex. They are must-haves for any serious French wine collection, and of course, they are extremely limited. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"Les Clos\" is a blend of three parcels of 50-70 year old vines. After natural fermentation in concrete tanks in the ancient, \"living\" cellars of Rougeard's home village of Chacé the wine is aged for 18-24 months in neutral barrique. The most approachable of the estate's lineup, this still requires a vigorous decant of 2-3 hours if you want to open it soon. Ideally, this will rest in a cellar for another 5-10 years. Serve in good Bordeaux or Burgundy stems at 60-65 degrees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42675810959414,"sku":"SOMM2406-CRGD18CLOSSC-750","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2018ClosRougeard_Saumur-ChampignyLeClos_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1718914167"},{"product_id":"2018-clos-rougeard-saumur-champigny-poyeuxsomm2406-crgd18scpyx-750","title":"2018 Clos Rougeard, Saumur-Champigny \"Poyeux\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Les Poyeux\" is the estate's sandiest plot with vines ranging from 40-70 years old. 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A single cru of 80-year-old vines growing on a thin layer of clay over pure, deep tuffeau (limestone chalk), produces a wine of seemingly infinite depth, richness, and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42675981746230,"sku":"SOMM2406-CRGD18SCBOURG-750","price":429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2018ClosRougeard_Saumur-ChampignyBourg_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1721233666"},{"product_id":"2022-domaine-des-closiers-saumur-champigny-les-closiers-may-25-blind-6-club2505b6-cls22smrchmp-750","title":"2022 Domaine des Closiers, Saumur-Champigny \"Les Closiers\" - May '25 Blind 6 Club","description":"","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43599657140278,"sku":"2505B6-CLS22SMRCHMP-750","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023DomainedesClosiers_Saumur-ChampignyLesClosiers_MainImage-1800x1800_6b64dda8-2724-498b-8728-0278c566a299.jpg?v=1756398247"},{"product_id":"2020-les-petit-saint-vincent-dominique-joseph-saumur-champigny-les-clos-lyzieressomm2505-jsp20schamplz-750","title":"2020 Les Petit Saint Vincent (Dominique Joseph), Saumur-Champigny \"Les Clos Lyzières\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLet’s put it as plainly as possible: The value here is unmatched. This wine has no peers at this price. It’s the ultimate “insider” wine, sourced from a vineyard that sits right next door to Clos Rougeard’s “Les Poyeux,” whose bottles now run up past $400. So, for a tenth of that price, you get the same terroir, the same complex aromas and flavors, the same showstopping purity from Joseph’s Le Petit Saint Vincent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOne of the appellations of note here is Saumur-Champigny—ground zero for some of the world’s most classic expressions of Cabernet Franc, thanks to the dominant presence of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003etuffeau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e in the soils. While there are other factors in play, there’s wide agreement that this soft-textured, yellowish limestone lends Saumur-Champigny reds their exceptional brightness and perfumed aromatics. Overall, these wines tend to be archetypal expressions of intricate Cabernet Franc with emphasis on dark fruits and high-toned floral aromatics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFourth-generation owner and winemaker Dominique Joseph, known around town as “Pélo,” was an early convert to organic farming and has held an official certification for many years. He has run the family operation since 1990 and works out of a stunning, multi-chambered cellar carved directly from the local \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003etuffeau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. Pélo’s parcel in “Les Clos Lyzières” soaks up the sun in its southeast-facing position and today’s wine is a choice selection from 55-year-old Cabernet Franc vines. In the winery—only minutes away—grapes are 100% de-stemmed and undergo a lengthy four-week maceration (it makes sense once you see the deep concentration and color of the wine). During this time, he keeps the wine moving via punch-downs and pump-overs to achieve maximum integration. Unlike his “Les Poyeux,” which rests in oak, this bottling was aged entirely in concrete. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn the glass brilliant dark ruby moving out to a star-bright magenta rim. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eExplosive florals and dense, brambly fruit. Breathtakingly ripe currants, black raspberry, huckleberry, black plums, tobacco leaf, bell pepper, licorice, leather, violets, lavender, cracked pepper, crushed gravel, and damp underbrush.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA gorgeous, silky palate reveals intense mouthwatering acidity and grippy, fine-grained tannins that create a wonderful push-pull tension between fruit and earth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWine doesn’t get more classic than this and Cabernet Franc rarely gets purer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Serve It: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTo best unlock its youthful, flavor-loaded core, decant it for 30-60 minutes and enjoy in large Burgundy stems\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis will effortlessly mature in your cellar over the next decade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEnjoy a heavenly pairing with Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43718442680374,"sku":"SOMM2505-JSP20SCHAMPLZ-750","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020DominiqueJoseph_SaumurChampignyLesClosLyzieres_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1746825872"},{"product_id":"2021-le-petit-st-vincent-saumur-champigny-les-poyeuxsomm2506-lpsv21smrpyx-750","title":"2021 Le Petit St. Vincent, Saumur-Champigny \"Les Poyeux\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDominique Joseph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, fourth-generation owner and winemaker of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLe Petit St. Vincent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaumur-Champigny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is crafting some of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emost aromatically pure, complex, and transparent Cabernet Francs on the planet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of the most \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eterroir-driven wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e we’ve tasted in quite some time, especially at this price point. You’ll be hard-pressed to find it in the retail marketplace. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAct fast—this gem will sell out quickly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you haven't yet experienced Saumur-Champigny, you are in for a delectable treat. It combines the nuance of Red Burgundy with the wild (sauvage) notes of a Northern Rhône Syrah, yet make no mistake: Saumur-Champigny is entirely unique. This 2021 vintage is seductively aromatic, bursting with red and purple flowers alongside a savory blend of ripe fruits. Expect notes of black cherry, wild plum, black raspberry, violet, rose petals, huckleberry pie, undergrowth, wild herbs, crushed stone, wet earth, and a subtle hint of baking spice. \"Les Poyeaux\" is both structured and supple, featuring soft tannins and a building rush of acidity as it progresses across the palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Les Poyeaux\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—the most famous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elieu-dit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for red wine in the entire \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoire Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This revered site is behind the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etriple-digit bottling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClos Rougeard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a producer widely regarded as the ultimate interpreter of the varietal and a cult collector’s icon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2018 vintage retail price\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stateside ranges between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$250 and $350+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with older vintages commanding even higher premiums. Yet, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLe Petit St. Vincent’s version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexponentially greater value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, delivering what we’d argue is the same remarkable quality for a fraction of the price. If you’re lucky enough to own \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClos Rougeard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or possess older vintages, we recommend keeping them tucked away—while securing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6 to 12 bottles \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof Dominique’s stunning rendition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43790247886902,"sku":"SOMM2506-LPSV21SMRPYX-750","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2021LePetitSt.Vincent_Saumur-ChampignyLesPoyeux_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1749496871"},{"product_id":"2019-chateau-du-petit-thouars-lepee-chinonsomm2508-cpt19lcn-750","title":"2019 Château du Petit Thouars \"L'Épée\" Chinon","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Château du Petit Thouars started life in the early 1500s as a “low-key hunting lodge”—if your idea of low-key involves limestone towers and 150 hectares of prime Loire Valley real estate. George du Petit Thouars bought it in 1636 while serving as diplomat to Cardinal Richelieu, and his descendants have been there ever since, surviving the French Revolution (one actually fled to fight in the American Revolution), two World Wars, and countless harvests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine records go back centuries, but the modern chapter began in the late 1970s when Sébastien's father planted 15 hectares of Cabernet Franc on the clay-limestone slopes behind the castle—and in fact paid a fine for doing so illegally. These aren't the sandy soils that dominate eastern Chinon—this is the good stuff, the same clay-limestone that makes Saumur-Champigny special, giving the wines serious structure and aging potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSébastien and his wife D'Arcy took over in 2013, leaving Paris to raise their kids in a 500-year-old castle and make world-class Cabernet Franc. Their ace in the hole is Michel Pinard, a Chinon native who learned everything from Charles Joguet himself. Michel brings what the French call “savoir-vivre”: that social know-how and institutional knowledge that can't be taught in any wine school.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“L'Épée” (The Sword) comes from their oldest vines in Les Plantes and Le Clos, fermented with native yeasts and aged in a mix of steel and well-used oak. The 2019 vintage was textbook Loire Valley—warm days, cool nights, perfect ripeness without excess. At almost 6 years old, it's hitting the kind of sweet spot that leaves wine pros speechless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Joguet Connection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chinon legend Charles Joguet's former right-hand man, Michel Pinard, makes this Chinon from a rediscovered terroir originally planted illegally in the 1970s. The market hasn’t caught on, or else this wine would be priced at double.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClay-Limestone Magic:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e While most Chinon comes from sandy soils that make pretty, early-drinking wines, Petit Thouars sits on the same clay-limestone that defines Saumur-Champigny, offering a glimpse of the Burgundy-like delicacy and profundity that made Clos Rougeard a cult.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged Chinon is where it’s at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At five years old, this has evolved beyond simple fruit into something special—violets, dark berries, and that distinctive Loire minerality, all wrapped in silky tannins that have softened beautifully. Tasting a perfectly-aged Chinon like this is a great way to begin your love affair with this appellation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO SERVE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe at 58-60°F—cool enough to preserve the aromatics but warm enough to release those complex flavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now through 2034. In our experience this wine will continue to evolve and improve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect with a slice of roast porchetta and a panzanella salad. Also brilliant with fresh chicken liver mousse on a warm baguette. Heaven.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44012738183222,"sku":"SOMM2508-CPT19LCN-750","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2019ChateauduPetitThouars_L_EpeeChinon_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1755538833"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-des-closiers-saumur-champigny-les-closierssomm2508-dcl23sch-750","title":"2023 Domaine des Closiers, Saumur-Champigny \"Les Closiers\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost domaines in Saumur-Champigny, just west of Chinon, are humble family affairs turning out easy-drinking Cab Franc. Domaine des Closiers is something entirely different: an estate founded from the start with the goal of making wine to compete with the best of France. It was founded by Anatole de la Brosse, a business consultant who’d actually originally intended to go into winemaking. He got his oenology degree but wound up going a different path for decades, harboring all the while a dream of producing great wine someday. In 2018, he got his chance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine des Closiers was a historic estate at the heart of the Saumur-Champigny appellation, but its viticulture and winemaking had been a bit middling for decades. Anatole changed that as soon as he took over. He immediately converted the domaine’s 15 hectares to organic and biodynamic farming. And he brought in not one but two living Loire legends, Michel Chevré of Domaine de L’Ecotard, and the aforementioned Nady Foucault. Michel is the biodynamics guru, and Nady is responsible for having made the most lauded (and expensive) Cabernet Franc in the world at Clos Rougeard. The three men’s knowhow and ambition comes through loud and clear in today’s wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost of Saumur-Champigny is fairly flat, with only one or two distinctive vineyards. But Domaine des Closiers holdings, located in the village of Parnay, are on uniquely steep slopes. The resulting wines have an additional layer of lift and grace thanks to better drainage and poorer topsoil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is totally pure, unadulterated Saumur-Champigny. Fermentations are all spontaneous, macerations last up to a month, and the wine ages in stainless steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose is glorious: picture Chambolle-esque red fruits like pomegranate and cherry pit married to rose petals, raspberry, cracked pepper, cedar, turned earth and tobacco. It’s beautiful stuff, pointillist and detailed in a way not much Cab Franc is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, “Les Closiers” hums with energy, medium-full in body with brisk acidity and very supple tannins. It leans into the red fruit profile, and while it’s juicy enough to drink on its own, this will really shine either at the table or with a little more time in your cellar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Enjoy It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt might cut against conventional logic because it’s Cabernet Franc we’re talking about, but don’t be afraid to bust out the Burgundy bowls here!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe slightly cool, around 65 degrees. Keep it simple with some rillettes and baguette, or this would be incredible next to some duck breast rubbed with warm spices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSucculent and vibrant right now, gaining more complexity with an hour of air, we suspect this will be one of those wines that ages far longer than it “should.” Don’t be surprised if it’s delicious in fifteen years, just be sure to grab enough to find out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44019025575990,"sku":"SOMM2508-DCL23SCH-750","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023DomainedesClosiers_Saumur-ChampignyLesClosiers_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1756398209"},{"product_id":"2021-leah-jorgensen-cabernet-franc-le-tourbillon-red-mountain-district-washington-state","title":"2021 Leah Jorgensen, Cabernet Franc, \"Le Tourbillon\", Red Mountain District, Washington State","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisionaries lead the way by seeing something others don’t. Meet Leah Jorgensen, a rising star in the wine world who recognized the unique potential of Cabernet Franc in Washington State’s Red Mountain District.  Leah was inspired to make Cabernet Franc by her deep love for the wines of France’s Loire Valley, particularly the iconic blends and elegant reds from regions like Chinon and Saumur-Champigny where Cabernet Franc shines. Instead of following trends in saturated varietal markets, Leah trusted her instincts and focused on crafting wines that express both her personal vision and the distinctive terroir of Red Mountain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer \"Le Tourbillon\" indeed captures the spirit of Loire wines—fresh, vibrant, expressive and balanced —while rooted firmly in the terroir of Washington’s Red Mountain District.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kiona Vineyard, located in Washington State’s AVA Red Mountain District, boasts the perfect combination of weather and soils that Cabernet Franc loves. Vines dig deep into sandy loam and gravelly soils with high alkalinity to foster concentration and depth, while intense sunlight and dramatic diurnal temperature swings contribute to growing intensely flavored grapes with small, thick-skinned berries that manifest into wines with bold dark fruit, vibrant acidity, and firm tannic structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeah Jorgensen, the visionary behind this wine, operates with the simple philosophy of: trust \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe land, trust the fruit, and let the wine unfold naturally. She’s hands-on in the vineyard, gentle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein the cellar, and fiercely devoted to authenticity. She is dedicated to working closely with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrusted, like-minded growers to ensure fruit of the highest quality that lets the vineyard and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evintage speak through the wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 \"Le Tourbillon\" Cabernet Franc is crafted with a minimal intervention philosophy and yet great attention to detail in the vineyards and cellar. After harvesting, the grapes are brought back to the cellar, hand-sorted, destemmed, and lightly crushed, with about 50% kept whole berry. The grapes then go through a four day cold soak to gently extract color, aroma, and tannins before a lengthy fermentation. Initial fermentation occurs over a three month period at controlled low temperatures, around 55°F, while the team performs daily manual punch-downs to ensure a careful, slow and steady process. After initial fermentation is completed, the wine then undergoes malolactic fermentation over a three month period in primarily neutral french oak, followed by 10 of aging prior to bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVibrant aromas of ripe cherry, violet, and subtle hints of vanilla, warm caramel and baking spice. An easy mouthfeel and smooth texture on the palate with layered notes of black tea, tobacco, and crushed herbs. Delicate parazene nuances mingle with ripe red and black fruit, balanced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright refreshing acidity and firm tannins that provide structure. 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Sourced from 15 distinct clay-limestone parcels across Saumur-Champigny, this 100% Cabernet Franc eschews the rustic green notes often associated with the region in favor of deep red currant, crushed graphite, and a haunting perfume of dried violets and tobacco. The result is a wine that feels structurally formidable yet ethereally light, finishing with a savory, mineral-drenched persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eWhat makes this bottling a definitive collector’s item is its \"silk-and-sinew\" texture, achieved through a rigorous aging process of 18 to 24 months in neutral oak followed by an additional five years of bottle maturation before release. Clos Rougeard has long been the standard-bearer for Loire Valley wine, often compared to the greatest Burgundies for its transparency of terroir and aging potential. Given its legendary status and the particular power of the 2019 vintage, this release represents a rare intersection of historical prestige and exceptional seasonal character, making it a cornerstone for any serious cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Clos_Rougeard_Saumur-Champigny_480x480.png?v=1777101741\" alt=\"Clos Rougeard Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"Clos Rougeard Winery - Barrel Room\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/barrrel_room_2019_Clos_Rougeard_Saumur_Champigny__Le_Clos__Clos_Rougeard_Saumur_Champigny__Le_Clos__-_Wine_Label_2019_Clos_Rougeard_Saumur_Champigny__Le_Clos_ba14d243-c76f-4362-a2a8-4500b4d69d0c.jpg?v=1777101740\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45423399862326,"sku":"SOMM2604-CRGD19SCHMP-750","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2019ClosRougeard_SaumurChampigny_LeClos.png?v=1776977220"},{"product_id":"2022-chateau-du-hureau-saumur-champigny-fours-a-chaux","title":"2022 Chateau du Hureau, Saumur-Champigny \"Fours a Chaux\"","description":"","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45730008858678,"sku":"SOMM2605-CHA22LOI-750","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022ChateauduHureau_Saumur-ChampignyFoursaChaux.png?v=1778264407"},{"product_id":"2023-dominiue-joseph-saumur-champigny-les-poyeux","title":"2023 Dominique Joseph (Le Petit Saint Vincent), Saumur-Champigny \"Les Poyeux\"","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eSaumur-Champigny is the beating heart of the Loire Valley’s red wine revolution, a region defined by its luminous white \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"120\"\u003etuffeau\u003c\/i\u003e limestone and a climate that coaxes a rare, high-toned elegance from Cabernet Franc. Here, Dominique Joseph—the fourth-generation visionary behind Le Petit St. Vincent—is crafting what we believe are the most transparent expressions of this terroir. To experience his wines is to witness a breathtaking stylistic hybrid: the ethereal perfume of Grand Cru Red Burgundy married to the savory, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"519\"\u003esauvage\u003c\/i\u003e energy of the Northern Rhône. It is a profile built to impress the most discerning palates, offering the structural poise of Right-Bank Bordeaux with a signature mineral raciness that is entirely its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe crown jewel of the estate is Les Poyeux, the hallowed \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003elieu-dit\u003c\/i\u003e that serves as the backbone for the $350+ cult bottlings of Clos Rougeard. Dominique’s tiny 2.1-acre micro-parcel consists of deep aeolian sand over \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"216\"\u003etuffeau\u003c\/i\u003e limestone—a geological alchemy that acts as a natural filter. This unique terroir refines the output of 60-year-old vines into a wine of \"needlework\" precision. While clay soils produce brawny reds, these sands yield a \"crystalline fruit\" that feels weightless yet profound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe 2023 \"Les Poyeux\" is our ultimate passion play: seductively aromatic with crushed violets, wild plum, and graphite, wrapped in tannins so silky they feel like lace. Because the bulk of this production is swallowed up by France’s top Michelin-starred cellars, securing a stateside allocation is a rare feat of timing. If you own Clos Rougeard, keep it tucked away; if you want that same soul-stirring experience of rock, sand, and vine today, this is your bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTasting Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Seductively aromatic. Bursts of black cherry, wild plum, and rose petals transition into a palate of crushed stone, wild herbs, and \"lace-like\" tannins. 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