Chateau du Hureau Saumur-Champigny "Tuffe" 2021 Size:750mL While uncommon in much of

While uncommon in much of North America

they have become an outspoken critic of established expectations in the flavor profile of an appellation

Manuel macerates his grapes on the skins in open barrels of Rauli (the native pink oak of Chile) for 24 hours before being foot stomped and then gravity fed into tightly sealed fiberglass tanks for two months

The end product is defined by both its concentrated richness and by the cutting smoke and brine given by its close proximity to the ocean

The vines are so wild you can barely walk through the vineyard

Chateau du Hureau Saumur-Champigny "Tuffe" 2021 Size:750mL While uncommon in much ofWinemaker Philippe Vatans "Tuffe" takes it's name from a former commune in France's northwestern region of Pays de la Loire. In 2016, it was merged into a new commune, Tuff Val de la Chron. Vatan's choice in name speaks subtly and defiantly to an old lineage, now a part of something greater, but no less distinct for it. The 2021 vintage is made from a variety of parcels spread across Vatan's limestone rich vineyards. Aged fully in stainless steel, it