The same American-in-Saumur story applies on the red side. Brendan Stater-West, who came to France to teach and ended up as Romain Guiberteau’s right hand before launching his own domaine, also makes Cabernet Franc, the red grape of Saumur. This is the entry-level Saumur Rouge: 100% Cabernet Franc, organically farmed, fully de-stemmed, fermented with indigenous yeast, and raised in stainless steel tank on the lees with no pumping over or punching down, just infusion. Bright, juicy, and floral, it is the freshest possible introduction to what serious Loire Cab Franc looks like in young, expert hands. Imported by Becky Wasserman.