Chateau du Hureau Saumur-Champigny Tuffe 2023 MENU then ten months split between

then ten months split between old barrels and wooden vats

a soft mouthfeel

A multi-vintage meditation on house style

and honey into profound softness—each sip a meditation on Pantelleria's unforgiving climate and timeless winemaking

A snapshot of one place

Chateau du Hureau Saumur-Champigny Tuffe 2023 MENU then ten months split betweenTuffe is named for tuffeau, the soft chalk under these vines, and that mineral undertow is the signature of the wine. It's Hureau's everyday Saumur Champigny, a Cabernet Franc blended from many parcels and aged in tank to keep it fresh and unadorned. Chateau du Hureau is among the top names in the appellation, run by fifth generation vigneron Philippe Vatan and his daughter Agathe. This is honest, drinkable Loire Cab Franc done right. Serve it with a