93/ 100 Winedoctor, 16/ 20 RVF. 100% cabernet franc, Organic. aromas of black cherry, blackberry, hint of plum jam, stony minerality. Medium-bodied with smooth tannins, a fresh attack and a long finish. Aged for 18 months in new and used French oak barrels. Bottled at the domaine. Perfect for drinking now and will cellar through 2030. Aymeric and Mélanie Hillaire created their 4-hectare Organic domaine in 2008 in the heart of the Saumur appellation. Mélanie is a trained oenologue who consults for several vineyards in the region. They hold workshops on vine culture and winemaking to assist aspiring winemakers. They have unique tuffeau caves to age and store wines. Their wines are praised for their expressive individuality. Shipped from France.