- Certified organic
- 100% Cabernet Franc
- Clay and limestone terroir, with high iron content in the soil
- 45+ year old vines
- De-stemmed
- Indigenous yeast
- Fermented in concrete for 25 days
- Aged in 60% cement, 40% older barrels for 9 months
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
France
Region:
Loire
Appellation:
Saumur Champigny
Variety:
Cabernet Franc
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | FR-SAN-01-23 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2025-08-19
"The 2023 La Paterne is supple, perfumed and delicious for early drinking. There's an unobtrusive touch of reduction that adds zest to the red fruit, orange peel and floral notes. After ten months of aging in concrete, the aromatics are allowed to shine. There's richness on the palate and a hint of sweetness on the finish."
Wine Spectator
Score
90
Date
2026-10-19
"Delicious, clean and pure, with a dark stream of savory, salty earth tones and warm soil alongside dark plum and berries, plus umami, anise and violet accents. The tannins are well-sculpted, with the subtlest hint of chewiness; this shows substance and form while still delivering Loire Cab Franc character."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
Decanter
Score
92
Date
2023-06-05