Arnaud Lambert is a very talented winemaker located in Saint-Just-sur-Dive, in the Saumur area. The estate was created by Arnaud's father in 1996, and Arnaud joined him in 2005. The estate was converted organically in 2009, and shifted towards biodynamic farming in 2018. Arnaud is terroir-driven, and is all about the expression of the grape variety on its terroir, which is mainly tuffeau (porous, chalky limestone, used to built the Châteaux de la Loire).
Presentation
Location
Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg
Terroir
Vineyard facing west, on a terroir of clay and silty chalk soil on limestone bedrock
In the vineyard
45 years old vines
Winemaking
Grapes 100% de-stemmed with 10-15 days maceration, fermented with indigenous yeast fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Aged in stainless tank for about a year.
Varietal
Cabernet franc : 100%
Specifications
Advice
Serving
14-16°C (57-60°F)
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 5 to 10 years
Food pairings
Mussels in almond butter, goat cheese
