Domaine L'Austral - VDF "Octopus" Rouge 2022

The Octopus Grolleau cuvee is dense, delicious and perfect for a little ageing. 

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.

This 2022 has a clearly claimed density and maturity. The red fruits mark the aroma, very ripe and offering up an enormous deliciousness, reinforced by the fleshiness and creaminess of the varietal. The mouthfeel is beautifully smooth. This is a Grolleau born from a hot vintage and small yields, dense, delicious and perfect for a little ageing. Grolleau