{"product_id":"2020-arnaud-lambert-breze-clos-tue-loup-saumur-rouge","title":"2020 Arnaud Lambert Breze Clos Tue-Loup Saumur Rouge","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"662\"\u003eThe 2020 Arnaud Lambert Brézé “Clos Tue-Loup” is a striking single-vineyard Cabernet Franc from the historic Brézé sector of Saumur, one of the Loire Valley’s most fascinating and underrated terroirs. Produced by Arnaud Lambert, one of the region’s leading biodynamic growers, the wine comes from a tiny 2-hectare monopole vineyard planted in 1995 on sandy soils over the chalky limestone and tuffeau that define Brézé. Lambert’s philosophy centres on revealing the individuality of each site through organic farming, minimal intervention and precise winemaking. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eThe 2020 vintage was fermented with indigenous yeasts and handled with very gentle extraction to preserve freshness and site expression. The wine was matured for approximately 12 months, split between older French oak barrels and tank, before further ageing prior to release. This approach allows the vineyard character to remain front and centre while adding texture and complexity. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003eThe nose is refined and expressive, showing red cherry, wild raspberry and blackberry layered with violet, tobacco leaf, cracked pepper and subtle earthy complexity. The limestone-rich soils contribute a distinctive mineral freshness and aromatic lift that sets the wine apart from fuller-bodied Cabernet Franc styles. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003eOn the palate, it is medium-bodied with silky tannins, vibrant acidity and exceptional precision. Red and dark berry fruits are framed by savoury spice, graphite and chalky mineral notes, leading to a long, energetic finish. Despite its concentration, the wine remains remarkably elegant and transparent, with freshness rather than tannin forming the backbone of the structure. The combination of sandy topsoils and limestone bedrock gives Clos Tue-Loup its distinctive balance of fruit purity, finesse and persistence. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003eBen’s Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2846\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAt Wine More Cellars, this is one of the most exciting Cabernet Franc wines for customers looking beyond the more familiar regions of Bordeaux or Chinon. Compared to Loire Cabernet Franc from warmer sites, Clos Tue-Loup is more mineral, precise and lifted; compared to top Saint-Émilion, it offers similar complexity but with greater freshness and lower alcohol. Arnaud Lambert has become one of the benchmark producers of modern Saumur, and Clos Tue-Loup beautifully captures the magic of the Brézé terroir. The 2020 vintage combines concentration, elegance and remarkable drinkability while retaining excellent ageing potential. Drink now with decanting or cellar comfortably for 10–15+ years. Perfect with roast pork, duck, lamb, game birds or mushroom-based dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eInfo\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"846\" style=\"height: 152px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCOUNTRY\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePRODUCER\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArnaud Lambert\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVARIETY\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabernet Franc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSTYLE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVINTAGE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSIZE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wine More Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51318648668475,"sku":"ALTUELOUP20","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/6779\/7699\/files\/2017_Arnaud_Lambert_Clos_Tue-Loup_Saumur_Rouge.jpg?v=1780380941","url":"https:\/\/winemore.com.au\/products\/2020-arnaud-lambert-breze-clos-tue-loup-saumur-rouge","provider":"Wine More Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}