Domaine Des Guyons ‘Murmure’ Saumur Rouge 2020

The secret to this underrated region is Tuffeau: a super porous, chalky limestone that forces roots to dig deep and gives the wines their signature electric acidity and chiseled minerality. The gamechanger here is the combination of that rocky soil with the savviness of 50+ year-old vines that deliver nuance and concentration that you simply cannot recreate from younger plantings.

The ‘Mur Mure’ is pure Loire Cabernet Franc. Much more perfumed than its Cabernet Sauvignon cousin, this offers candied cherry, wild raspberry, crushed flowers and a savory splash of spice that comes from the unique granite soils. Light to medium-bodied with chalky, silky tannins that make you think of great Pinot Noir, but with the structure and savory edge of Bordeaux.