What is this wine?
Le Petit Saint Vincent is a small, family-run domaine in Varrains, in the heart of Saumur-Champigny, led by Dominique Joseph. The estate farms organically and works with old-vine Cabernet Franc on limestone-rich soils. The Saumur-Champigny is the domaine’s flagship red, fermented traditionally in concrete and aged in large neutral foudres. The 2019 vintage in the Loire was warm and generous, yielding ripe yet balanced reds with excellent fruit concentration.
Why get this wine?
This is benchmark Saumur-Champigny—silky, aromatic, and terroir-driven. Dominique Joseph is admired for making Cabernet Franc that is both authentic and approachable, offering exceptional value compared to more famous regions. For Loire fans, this is a producer and wine not to miss.
What does this wine taste like?
Ripe red cherry and raspberry with notes of violet, graphite, and savory herbs. Medium-bodied with fine tannins, fresh acidity, and a mineral-driven finish.
When should you drink this wine?
Delicious now with a short decant, but will evolve gracefully through 2028. Perfect with roast chicken, charcuterie, mushroom dishes, or Loire goat cheeses.