Chateau du Hureau 'Tuffe' Saumur-Champigny 2022 (750ml)

Cabernet Franc is the red grape of Saumur-Champigny, and in this corner of the Loire it tends toward freshness rather than weight. The 2022 'Tuffe' from Chateau du Hureau is a still, dry red in that mold, a light-framed expression of the variety from one of the region's tuffeau-shaped appellations.

The nose pairs ripe red fruit with a graphite, pencil-lead note that gives the wine a bit of seriousness. The body is light and unforced, leaning savory rather than plush, with tannins that feel fine and chalky on the finish. Concentration and length are modest here, which makes it an easy, food-friendly pour rather than a wine that demands your full attention.