Cep by Cep Anjou Rouge 2022

This 100% Cabernet Franc is hand-harvested from organically tended vines grown on gravelly shale soils in western Anjou, just across the river from Savennières. The fruit is fully destemmed, wild fermented and raised in stainless steel for just six months. There was no sulphur added until bottling. The idea here is for a fun, lively, no-nonsense ‘vin de soif’, made to be enjoyed young while vibrant and fresh—something Germain delivers year in, year out. A delicious follow-up to the 2021, you can expect wild blue and red berry fruits, plenty of spice and some bunchy, savoury undertones. There’s a lovely core of fruit, complemented by vibrant acidity and balanced structure, all leading to a lasting finish with a savoury/iodine twist. It will shine even brighter at the table.