🏰 The 2021 Thierry Germain Les Mémoires Saumur-Champigny is a testament to the exceptional quality derived from ancient vines. This wine is sourced from a small parcel of 110+ year-old vines, many of which are ungrafted, deeply rooted in silex soils atop chalky subsoils. This Cabernet Franc bottling is dense with promise, offering rich concentration within an elegant, rather delicate package. It is widely regarded as the most elegant of Thierry Germain's red wines, characterized by fine acidity, sleek silkiness, and remarkable length. 【Rapturous raspberry fruit, incredible minerality, and elegant structure from 110+ year-old ungrafted vines.】 The wine offers enticing aromas of plums, violets, peonies, spices, and smoke, intricately intertwined with flinty notes. Kermit Lynch notably described its fruit as "rapturous raspberry," complemented by blood orange, fine tannins, and incredible minerality. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, layered, and crystalline, with structuring tannins that gracefully melt in your mouth, and scintillating acidity providing a fabulous backbone. It presents as youthful and bright, with primary fruit aromas of redcurrant alongside delicate florals and black olive. 🥂 This is an ideal wine for a sophisticated dinner, a gathering of natural wine enthusiasts, or a special occasion where a vibrant, elegant Cabernet Franc is desired. It is expected to show beautifully well past its 10th anniversary. 🍴 It pairs excellently with roasted poultry such as duck or guinea fowl, a selection of fine charcuterie, various mushroom dishes, and lighter red meat preparations. Its inherent freshness and minerality would also beautifully complement earthy vegetarian dishes.