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The 2025 Etienne Bodet Saumur Clarum des Vaudelles is a future release, but the 2025 vintage in the Loire Valley is already being hailed as "effortless" and a "storybook" year for Cabernet Franc, promising clean, perfectly ripened fruit of impeccable quality. The growing season was characterized by warm, dry, and sunny conditions, with cool nighttime temperatures crucial for preserving acidity and freshness. Harvest was early and rapid, with red wines in Saumur showing "superb balance between full maturity and freshness," hinting at great aging potential. This particular wine is a Cabernet Franc clairet, a lighter red style from the Clos des Vaudelles terroir, known for its surprising complexity and depth despite a short maceration and 10 months of barrel aging. It typically offers a nose of juicy raspberry, violet, and a subtle toasted hint. The palate is full and vinous, supported by stony minerality and an almost saline finish, aiming for a gastronomic style. 【A gastronomic-style Cabernet Franc clairet, offering surprising complexity and depth with stony minerality and a saline finish, a tribute to the Bodet family's 1947 harvest tradition】.
Food pairing suggestions: This versatile red wine is excellent as an aperitif, or paired with seafood and fish. Its gastronomic style also makes it suitable for lighter red meat dishes, charcuterie, or even richer poultry preparations.
Event suggestions: Perfect for casual gatherings, aperitifs, or as a delightful companion to a wide range of meals, offering an approachable yet complex drinking experience.
BACKGROUND
Etienne Bodet is a rising star in the Loire Valley, crafting precise and terroir-transparent wines in Saumur. His meticulous approach in the vineyard and cellar results in Cabernet Francs of remarkable elegance, freshness, and depth.
wine serving
What are the serving recommendations and drink window for this wine?
This 2025 vintage is a future release, currently available for pre-order. Specific serving recommendations and drink window will be available closer to its release date. Typically, young Saumur wines are best served slightly chilled and can be enjoyed upon release or aged for a few years.
asian food pairing / wine style
What is the style of this wine and what Asian dishes would it pair well with?
This wine typically offers a fresh and vibrant profile, often with notes of fruit and minerality. It pairs wonderfully with lighter Asian dishes such as steamed fish, delicate dim sum, or fresh spring rolls, where its acidity can cut through richness and complement subtle flavors.
how to store at home
What is the condition of this bottle and how should I store it at home?
This pre-order item is expected to arrive in perfect condition with a flawless label, an in-neck fill level, and an intact capsule. Upon receipt, store it in a cool, dark place with consistent temperature and humidity, away from vibrations, for optimal aging.
investment value / scores
What is the investment value or typical scores for this wine?
As a future vintage, specific investment scores are not yet available. However, wines from this producer are known for their quality and value, making them a promising choice for future enjoyment rather than speculative investment.
delivery windows
What is the estimated delivery window for this wine?
This pre-order item from Europe has an estimated arrival time of within 2 weeks to Hong Kong. For Taiwan, please allow an additional 5 business days for chilled delivery after arrival in HK.
authenticity
How can I be assured of the authenticity and provenance of this wine?
We guarantee the authenticity of all our wines. This bottle will be sourced directly from certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been in business for over 100 years, ensuring impeccable provenance.
invoice / certificate of origin
Can I get an invoice or a Certificate of Origin for a corporate order?
For corporate orders, a Hong Kong invoice is provided. For EU pre-order SKUs like this one, an on-demand Certificate of Origin can be made available at cost upon request.
