2020
Fat Head — Saumur — vin biodynamie Saumur Manoir de la Tête Rouge
Cabernet Franc 100%Saumur Puy Notre DameRed

Fat Head — Saumur

Vintage 2020

Cherry Raspberry Pepper Blackcurrant Tobacco Leather

A blend of AOC Saumur plots on clay-limestone soils. Biodynamic vines certified Biodyvin.

Format & quantity

Format 750 ml €16,50

i.e. €22,00 / L · VAT incl.

Biodyvin biodynamics Direct from winemaker Careful shipping 2-4 days

Excessive drinking is harmful to your health. Drink in moderation. Sale of alcohol prohibited to minors.

Grape variety
Cabernet Franc 100%
Type
AOC Red Wine
Appellation
Saumur Puy Notre Dame
Color
Red
Alcohol
13.0 %

Tasting & Serving

Body

Medium

Sweetness

Low

Tannin

Medium

Acidity

Medium-high

Alcohol

13.0% ABV

14-16°C

Serving

Red

Glass type

No

Decant

8-10 years

Cellar

I.

The terroir

Saumur AOC

Parcelle Saumur AOC — Manoir de la Tête Rouge biodynamie Saumur

Plots classified within the Saumur appellation, on the clay-limestone terroirs typical of the southern Saumur area. The drone view shows the village of Puy Notre-Dame with its 13th-century collegiate church, a landmark of the estate.

Surface
1.6 ha
Sol
Saumur clay-limestone
Exposition
South
Âge des vignes
30 ans
Cépages
Cabernet Franc
Vue drone Saumur AOC

Vue drone

Au cep Saumur AOC

Au cep

In the cellar

II.

Vinification

Manual harvesting. Total destemming. Medium maceration with gentle punch-downs. Spontaneous fermentation. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Élevage
10 months in concrete vats and old oak foudres
Sulfites
Very low sulfites

Eye, nose, palate

III.

Tasting

01 · Eye

Eye

Deep ruby gown

02 · Nose

Nose

Nose of black cherry, blackcurrant, sweet pepper and a smoky hint.

03 · Palate

Palate

Round, juicy, with melted tannins. A gourmet and immediate wine.

04 · Finish

Finish

Fresh finish on the black fruit — an accessible and generous Saumur.

At the table

IV.

Serving tips

Temperature
14-16°C

Take out of the fridge 30 min before serving

Decant
Recommended

Aeration and aroma release

Cellaring
8-10

Cool, stable cellar, bottle lying down

V.

Winemaker's note

Our Saumur AOC, generous and approachable. I wanted a cuvée that speaks to everyone, without compromising on quality. It was born from the desire to offer a true Saumur at a fair price, conveying what our clay-limestone terroir can bring to a Cabernet Franc.

Signed Guillaume Reynouard

At the table

VI.

Food & wine pairings

Grilled red meats — accord mets-vins Fat Head — Saumur

Meat

Grilled red meats

Rib of beef, ribeye, lamb — seared on the plancha, fleur de sel.

Herb-roasted lamb — accord mets-vins Fat Head — Saumur

Meat

Herb-roasted lamb

Leg, shoulder, rack of lamb — herbes de Provence, new-season garlic.

Slow-cooked dishes — accord mets-vins Fat Head — Saumur See recipe

Meat

Slow-cooked dishes

Bœuf bourguignon, daube, pot-au-feu — long cooking, concentrated sauces.

Aged washed-rind cheeses — accord mets-vins Fat Head — Saumur

Cheese

Aged washed-rind cheeses

Munster, Époisses, Maroilles — bold cheeses for characterful wines.

Fine charcuterie — accord mets-vins Fat Head — Saumur

Charcuterie

Fine charcuterie

Vendée ham, rillettes, pâté en croûte — the quintessential Loire aperitif.

Wood-fired pizzas — accord mets-vins Fat Head — Saumur

World cuisine

Wood-fired pizzas

Margherita, Napoli, cheese pizzas — the wine's suppleness suits a convivial meal.

Production

A precious cuvée

2020
Vintage
15.0k
Bottles produced
100%
Certified biodynamic
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