Brendan Stater-West Saumur Rouge 2024 PURYEAR nerve-driven wine where minerality dominates

nerve-driven wine where minerality dominates over the heavier

French oak — but with a higher proportion of Merlot and younger vines

reduced gently with rainwater along the way

backed by crisp acidity that energizes every sip

Brendan Stater-West Saumur Rouge 2024 PURYEAR nerve-driven wine where minerality dominatesThe same American in Saumur story applies on the red side. Brendan Stater West, who came to France to teach and ended up as Romain Guiberteau's right hand before launching his own domaine, also makes Cabernet Franc, the red grape of Saumur. This is the entry level Saumur Rouge: 100% Cabernet Franc, organically farmed, fully de stemmed, fermented with indigenous yeast, and raised in stainless steel tank on the lees with no pumping over or punching