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SAPHIR SAUMUR BRUT VINTAGE SPARKLING 2023 AOP Saumur, Loire, France, traditional method
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer BOUVET
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 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 woth lot number L26075 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 Recommended by Vintage Assessments!
TASTING NOTE: Pristine and reserved, freshly squeezed red-apple aromas circulate in the glass, followed by the faintest kiss of yogurt. The palate marries an orchard-fruit focus with refreshing bubbles and an underlying crisp acidity. Pair with charcuterie, fried dishes and roti. Best Buy. Score - 90 (Reggie Solomon, Wine Enthusiast, Nov. 1, 2025) Price $ 22.95
Bottle Size 750 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - August 1, 2026
Cases bought 200 (12 bottles per case)

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Score:  - NOT PRESENTED  * Very Basic   *+ OK   ** Good   **/**+ Very Good   **+ Excellent   *** Outstanding   ***+ Superb

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