Name: Château de Targé - Saumur-Champigny Red - 2019
Brand: Le Goût du Vin
Price: 21.0 USD
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Château de Targé - Saumur-Champigny Rouge - 2019

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Description of the Domaine Château de Targé

Château de Targé is established in the Loire Valley, a region famous for its wine diversity. The estate is recognized for its commitment to environmentally friendly viticulture and its meticulous approach to winemaking, aiming to produce wines that reflect the authenticity and finesse of their terroir.

Description of the Cuvée Saumur-Champigny Rouge

The Cuvée Saumur-Champigny Rouge from Château de Targé is a wine made mainly from the Cabernet Franc grape variety, typical of this appellation. Cultivated on soils suitable for vines, this wine is the result of a rigorous selection of grapes, guaranteeing superior quality. After careful vinification, the wine is aged to accentuate its structure and complexity, thus offering a perfect balance between aromatic richness and tannic elegance.

Aromas of the Cuvée

This Saumur-Champigny reveals a rich bouquet of black fruits such as blackberry and blackcurrant, with vegetal notes characteristic of Cabernet Franc, such as green pepper and a slightly herbaceous touch. Nuances of wood and spices, brought by aging in barrels, enrich the aromatic profile of this wine.

Characteristics of the Cuvée

Grape variety: Cabernet Franc
Profile: Saumur-Champigny is a medium, full-bodied wine, with ripe but silky tannins and well-balanced acidity which brings freshness. Its structure allows a beautiful expression of aromas and a persistent finish.
Aging Potential: This wine has good aging potential, capable of developing greater complexity and roundness with time in the cellar.

Pairings with this Cuvée

This Saumur-Champigny is ideal to accompany grilled red meat dishes, stews or medium-strong cheeses. Its fruity character and spicy notes also go well with spicy dishes, offering a beautiful harmony of flavors.

Where are we traveling?

The Loire Valley, famous for its impressive wine diversity, stretches along the river from the Massif Central to the Atlantic Ocean. This region is particularly renowned for its vibrant white wines, notably Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé from the eastern side, which showcase Sauvignon Blanc with a pure, mineral expression. Further west, Touraine offers a variety of Chenin Blancs, from dry to sweet, while Anjou and Saumur are known for their Cabernet Franc-based rosés and light reds, as well as Saumur sparkling wines. Finally, the Pays Nantais, with its Atlantic-influenced climate, is home to Muscadet, an ideal wine to pair with seafood. Winemaking methods here vary from traditional to modern, with a growing movement toward organic viticulture and biodynamic. This combination of diverse terroirs, respectful winemaking practices and adapted grape varieties makes the Loire an essential destination for wine lovers wishing to discover authentic, high-quality wines.

The little history of the country

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France, home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne, is undoubtedly the most important wine producing country in the world. For centuries, it produced wine in greater quantities than any other country. Wine is ingrained in French culture at almost every level of society; it is the drink of the elite and the common people, and a key symbol of Roman Catholicism, the majority religion in France. The diversity of French wines is due, in large part, to the country's wide variety of climates.

Saumur-Champigny Red 2019