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SAUMUR SAPHIR BRUT VINTAGE SPARKLING 2022 AOP, traditional method
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer BOUVET LADUBAY
NEW in Vintages. Medium straw colour with an attractive, slightly toasty, gently spicy, ripe, melon-lemon-apple nose. Fairly effervescence, dry, medium bodied, harmonious, ripe, wintermelon-apple-pear flavours with bright finish. This slightly maturing blend of 85% Chenin Blanc and 15% Chardonnay was on the lees for 18+ months and has 12.5% alcohol and 9 g/L residual sugar with lot number L25265-01 on the back label. A pleasant, easy-going, crowd-pleaser which is ready-to-drink now. CSPC 44203
Type Sparkling Wine
Agent Woo Win
Country France
Region Loire
Rating **+(89 points)
Slightly Spicy, Smooth, Ready
LCBO Text Status A Vintage Assessments Explorer's Selection!
TASTING NOTE: A precise, succulent and textural Saumur with notes of apples, ripe pears and sweet spices. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Bright and agile, with fine bubbles and a focused finish of excellent length. Drink or hold. Score - 92. (jamessuckling.com, Nov. 18, 2024) Price $ 23.95
Bottle Size 750 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - January 24, 2026
Cases bought 308 (12 bottles per case)

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