Roches Neuves Saumur-Champigny Terres Chaudes 2022 over-84 Good presence of well-structured tannins

Good presence of well-structured tannins

the fruit benefits from cooler conditions

yet there is still serious stuffing

the By Farr GC Chardonnay

Intense ruby in colour

Roches Neuves Saumur-Champigny Terres Chaudes 2022 over-84 Good presence of well-structured tannins100% Cabernet Franc. Biodynamic. Previously a blend of two terroirs, Terres Chaudes now hails exclusively from the Poyeux terroir, in Chaintres, near the heart of the appellation. The vines for this cuve average about 40 years of age, and come from the coteau, or slope, where there is very shallow soil before the vines roots hit the limestone bedrock. All of the fruit here is destemmed and fermented in cement, with some foot stomping, followed by