2023 Domaine Frantz Saumon Un Saumon dans la Loire Montlouis Minerale Plus, Loire, France Lapo Berti Mourvedre and Syrah

Mourvedre and Syrah

and mineral persistence

Age of vines: originally planted in 1872

The Prestige is essentially a Bordeaux glass

Aging ageing in large sandstone spheres

2023 Domaine Frantz Saumon Un Saumon dans la Loire Montlouis Minerale Plus, Loire, France Lapo Berti Mourvedre and SyrahOne of the great pleasures of Montlouis has arrived! Mineral Plus is a blend of chenin blanc chosen from every parcel Frantz Saumon farms. It is a mix of old and young vines planted in clay, silex, and limestone. Direct press before fermentation and aged in old barriques and demi muid. A compelling vintage from Frantz. Frantz has 6 hectares in Montlouis that are certified organic. His main focus is chenin blanc, which he has 5 different vineyards of,