ZoomNomade2022
Le NadirSaumur, Loire, France
About this wine
Nomade is one of Le Nadir's red bottlings, Cabernet Franc from Fabien Perréard's organic-farmed old vines around Saumur. Perréard founded the estate in 2019 after training with Jean-Pierre Chevallier, Matthieu Vallée and Aymeric Hillaire. The cellar follows the natural template: hand harvest, native-yeast fermentation, no fining, no filtration, little to no added sulphur. Saumur tuffeau (chalky limestone) is what distinguishes Cab Franc grown around the city from the heavier Anjou expressions further west; the limestone pulls the variety toward red fruit, salinity and a chalky tannin profile rather than green pepper or extracted weight. 10.5% alcohol; an unusually light, drink-now register that rewards a chill. A serious natural Cab Franc for trade accounts wanting Loire authenticity.
Winemaking
Hand harvest from organic-farmed old-vine Cabernet Franc. Native-yeast fermentation. No fining, no filtration. Little to no added sulphur.