Sylvain Dittiere "La Porte Saint Jean" Cabernet Franc Saumur-Champigny, 2019

"Aromatically, Sylvain’s new Saumur-Champigny is one of the most thrilling wines we’ve experienced over the last few years. More toward a silky Burgundy than a big-boned Bordeaux, this seamless rouge opens beautifully in the glass. Then, there is the wine itself - 100% cabernet franc from well-tended vines now over forty years old - a glorious one at that. Darkly fruited and oozing “close to the earth” aromas, this is a dreamy and articulate red made for pleasure, both serious and plain. Edgy and earthy with a kind of sauvage grace highlighted by enticing aromatics which over and over draw your interest back to the glass. After being open for an hour or more, lovely spice, currant, baker’s chocolate and floral notes take over as the wine moves more toward velvet on the palate. It is lovely and fine on day two, three and on and on."

-E&R Wine Shop