Saumur Champigny 'Les Côteaux' 2023

Les Côteaux—meaning “the hillsides”—is a Saumur-Champigny crafted by François-Xavier Barc from 100% organically farmed Cabernet Franc. The grapes are grown on limestone-rich slopes of the Loire Valley, where the hillside setting provides optimal sun exposure and natural drainage—ideal conditions for ripening and concentration.

The wine ripples with refined intensity and shows a deep, inky red hue. The nose reveals floral and blueberry notes layered with forest-floor complexity—underbrush, wild herbs, and earthy depth. On the palate, it’s vibrant and structured, with fine tannins and bright acidity. Dark and blue fruits—black cherry and plum—meld with spice, white pepper, and a touch of milk chocolate. It’s a classic Sunday roast wine, balancing finesse and food-ready muscle.

The 2023 vintage earned 91 points from Wine Enthusiast, a testament to its elegance, purity, and sense of place. Ideal with stuffed chicken, tomato-based dishes, or hearty roasts.