2023 Domaine Frantz Saumon Un Saumon dans la Loire Montlouis Minerale Plus, Loire, France Radikon the wine was spontaneously fermented

the wine was spontaneously fermented with native  yeasts in 1200 L oval-shaped Stockinger oak barrels

very windy

Pinot noir from the Beauregard vineyard

incorporating vines between 10 and 30 years of age—younger than the 50+ year-old vines destined for the two cru bottlings but far from infancy

2023 Domaine Frantz Saumon Un Saumon dans la Loire Montlouis Minerale Plus, Loire, France Radikon the wine was spontaneously fermentedOne 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,