Tuffe

In the glass

Aroma: red plum, raspberry, violet, fresh tobacco

Palate: red cherry, soft tannin, saline mineral, savoury herb finish

The estate's gateway Saumur-Champigny, named for the tuffeau stone that defines the appellation. Mid-weight, juicy Cabernet Franc from sand-and-gravel parcels, vinified for early drinking.

What it pairs with

• Rillettes de Tours on toast
  Pork rillettes and Saumur Cabernet Franc are a regional staple.
• Roast chicken with shallots
  Chicken and the wine's herbal-tobacco lift align.
• Sainte-Maure de Touraine
  Local goat cheese and the wine's saline finish align.

History

Tuffe is the estate's gateway Saumur-Champigny, named for the tuffeau (limestone) of the appellation. Drawn from younger sand-and-gravel terrace parcels, vinified for early drinking.

1. 1996: Tuffe gateway cuvee first bottled

Facts

Producer

Chateau du Hureau · visiting guide

Grapes

Cabernet Franc (100%)

Classification

Saumur-Champigny AOC

Oak

10 to 12 months in tank and seasoned oak, no new oak

ABV

12.5%

Price

EUR 16 to 24 at retail

Drinking window

3 to 10 from vintage

First vintage

1996

Organic

ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Vegan

Yes (no animal-derived fining)

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