Domaine L'Austral - VDF "Octopus" Rouge 2022

In the heart of Puy-Notre-Dame, Saumur, L’Austral has brought a new perspective with Australian influence to Loire Valley wines. The vines of the Amandiers parcel were planted in 1990. In 2016, the chance to start their own domaine occured through the lovely Françoise & Philippe Gourdon of Château Tour Grise, who allowed them to lease out and take over 4 ha of vines that have been grown biodynamically for 20 years. These vines are 30 years old.

A very nice Grolleau cuvee with no Cabernet Franc unlike the previous vintage. This vintage has density and maturity unlike the 2021, with the red fruits marking the aroma, very ripe offering enormous deliciousness. The mouthfeel is smooth and supple, a wine with great drinkability but far from being devoid of substance! Grolleau