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L'excellence Et La Tradition

2006 Saumur Red Blend

De Neuville - St. Hilaire L'excellence Et La Tradition is an exquisite red blend that showcases the richness of the Saumur region. This 2006 vintage presents a deep, vibrant red color that invites the senses. On the palate, the wine's full-bodied character is perfectly balanced by its lively acidity, providing a refreshing lift to its abundant dark fruit flavors. The blend, crafted with precision and care, reveals notes of ripe blackcurrant and subtle baking spices, unfolding layers of complexity with each sip. Tannins are well-integrated, offering a firm structure that enhances the wine's longevity. This remarkable wine, embodying both excellence and tradition, pairs wonderfully with hearty dishes and will continue to evolve beautifully with further aging.

Tasting notes:


Plum

Plum

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Low

Low Pronounced

Region:


France
France

While it was not the first country to master winemaking, no other country has determined the course of wine and wine culture as much as France. From the sparkling wines of Champagne to the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of Burgundy; from Bordeaux's sumptuous blends to Alsace's Riesling; and from the Loire Valley's Sauvignon Blancs to exciting new regions like Pays d'Oc in the south, France has given the world nearly all the major styles and grape varieties that dominate what we drink today. There are numerous reasons why France and wine are so inextricably linked, but perhaps the foremost is geography. Few places can rival France's unique array of hot and cool-climate regions and the abundant maritime influences and mountainous terrain found throughout the country.

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