Chateau du Hureau Saumur-Champigny Tuffe 2023 NO20231115 One of the vintage's most

One of the vintage's most thrilling Cornas expressions

this wine is finely proportioned and beautifully pure

a touch of spice

A naturalist's Italian-grape California red that finally gets the variety right

Now hitting its stride: at thirty years old

Chateau du Hureau Saumur-Champigny Tuffe 2023 NO20231115 One of the vintage's mostTuffe is named for tuffeau, the soft chalk under these vines, and that mineral undertow is the signature of the wine. It's Hureau's everyday Saumur Champigny, a Cabernet Franc blended from many parcels and aged in tank to keep it fresh and unadorned. Chateau du Hureau is among the top names in the appellation, run by fifth generation vigneron Philippe Vatan and his daughter Agathe. This is honest, drinkable Loire Cab Franc done right. Serve it with a