Brendan Stater West, Saumur Rouge, La Ripaille, Anjou-Saumur, Loire, France, 2023 (Case) Puligny-Montrachet with flavours of expresso

with flavours of expresso

fresh acidity is balanced beautifully with the alcohol

with hints of vanilla on a palate of dried fruit

The sunlight and heat during the year gave the Lamaione wine extraordinary strength and richness

The palate is packed full of white fleshed and stone fruits

Brendan Stater West, Saumur Rouge, La Ripaille, Anjou-Saumur, Loire, France, 2023 (Case) Puligny-Montrachet with flavours of expressoBrendan magically shows the terroir of this site through this limestone earth, spicy Cabernet Franc. Lifted by blackberry and raspberry fruit there is a lovely structure about this wine which is juicy and lingering on the finish. A terrific Saumur!