2023 Domaine Frantz Saumon Un Saumon dans la Loire Montlouis Minerale Plus, Loire, France Lapo Berti Aging ageing in large sandstone

Aging ageing in large sandstone spheres

The Prestige is essentially a Bordeaux glass

Mourvedre and Syrah

Age of vines: originally planted in 1872

” with a prominent streak of iron

2023 Domaine Frantz Saumon Un Saumon dans la Loire Montlouis Minerale Plus, Loire, France Lapo Berti Aging ageing in large sandstoneOne of the great pleasures of Montlouis has arrived! Mineral Plus is a blend of chenin blanc chosen from every parcel Frantz Saumon farms. It is a mix of old and young vines planted in clay, silex, and limestone. Direct press before fermentation and aged in old barriques and demi muid. A compelling vintage from Frantz. Frantz has 6 hectares in Montlouis that are certified organic. His main focus is chenin blanc, which he has 5 different vineyards of,