Domaine de la Renière, Saumur Rouge 'Cabernet Franc Signature' 2018

2018 was Thibault Masse’s very first vintage at the helm of Domaine de la Renière. Taste the chenin and cabernet franc that he produced, and it’s clear that the future of this historic Loire property is very bright. Immediately converting to organics and avoiding any new oak, Thibault lets his high-elevation, limestone vineyards shine through in his wines. For this red, that means a lifted, savory wine with cab franc’s herbal, peppery notes clearly on display.

Tastes like: Raspberry, violets, green bell pepper.

How to drink: Ideal with steak fajitas, eggplant parm, or all kinds of BBQ.