The 2021 Arnaud Lambert “Les Terres Rouges” is a vibrant and terroir-driven Cabernet Franc from Saumur-Champigny in the Loire Valley. Sourced from 45-year-old vines planted on clay-limestone soils near Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg, it reflects Arnaud Lambert’s commitment to organic and biodynamic viticulture and minimal-intervention winemaking.
The cooler 2021 vintage delivers a beautifully fresh and elegant style, with aromas of red cherry, raspberry, violet and subtle herbal notes. The palate is medium-bodied and refined, showing bright red fruit, silky tannins and a distinctive chalky minerality that carries through to a long, savoury finish.
Ben’s Recommendation:
A fantastic example of modern Loire Cabernet Franc. Fresher and more mineral-driven than Bordeaux, with more finesse than many Chinon wines. The 2021 vintage highlights purity, freshness and drinkability. Enjoy now or cellar for 5–8 years. Perfect with roast lamb, duck, charcuterie and mushroom dishes.
