{"product_id":"arnaud-lambert-aop-saumur-rouge-clos-tue-loup-20192021","title":"Arnaud Lambert AOP Saumur Rouge Clos Tue Loup 2021","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eArnaud Lambert 'Clos Tue-Loup' Saumur Rouge 2021\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Burgundian\" Cabernet Franc – Ethereal, Silky, and Precise\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe Vibe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eIf you are looking for the red counterpart to the white \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003eClos de Midi\u003c\/i\u003e, this is it. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003eClos Tue-Loup\u003c\/b\u003e (often spelled without the \"du\") is a Monopole vineyard on the legendary Hill of Brézé. In the cooler 2021 vintage, this wine moved away from the \"dark and brooding\" style of hotter years and embraced a light, floral, almost Pinot Noir-like elegance. It is a \"natural\" wine made with extreme precision—Arnaud Lambert famously avoids sulfites during the aging process to keep the fruit as \"vibrant\" and \"alive\" as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe Nose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe 2021 nose is a masterclass in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003epurity\u003c\/b\u003e. It doesn't smell like a heavy, bell-pepper-heavy Cabernet Franc. Instead, it leads with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"130\"\u003efresh raspberries, wild strawberries, and violets\u003c\/b\u003e. Because it was aged in a mix of old barrels and concrete \"eggs,\" there is a distinct \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"266\"\u003esavory, mineral undertone\u003c\/b\u003e—think wet gravel, pencil lead (graphite), and a tiny hint of iodine. It’s high-toned and \"breezy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe Taste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eOn the palate, the 2021 is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003eethereal and juicy\u003c\/b\u003e. It has a \"weightless\" quality that is very rare for this grape. You’ll taste \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"124\"\u003ebright red berries and pomegranate\u003c\/b\u003e, backed by a vibrating, citrus-like acidity that cleanses the palate. The tannins are \"powdery\" and fine-grained, never feeling dry or aggressive. The finish is long and slightly salty, showing the limestone (Tuffeau) influence of Brézé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e📋 Product Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1,0\"\u003eBrézé, Saumur Rouge, Loire Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,1,0\"\u003e100% Cabernet Franc (35-year-old vines)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTerroir\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,3,1,0\"\u003eSandy-silt over limestone with west-facing exposure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e12 months:\u003c\/b\u003e 2\/3 in old French oak, 1\/3 in concrete eggs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,0\"\u003e100% destemmed; spontaneous fermentation; \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003eNo added sulfur\u003c\/b\u003e until bottling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStats\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e13.0% - 13.5% ABV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCritical Score\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e92 Points\u003c\/b\u003e (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eBest Paired With:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Light\" Match:\u003c\/b\u003e Roast chicken with herbs or seared duck breast with a raspberry reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Earthy Choice:\u003c\/b\u003e Grilled eggplant with pomegranate dressing or a wild mushroom tart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Local Way:\u003c\/b\u003e A selection of Loire Valley goat cheeses (like Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e In 2026, the 2021 Clos Tue-Loup is in its prime \"youthful\" drinking window. It is remarkably fresh. Because it is made with very low sulfites, it is quite \"active\"—\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"173\"\u003edecant it for 20–30 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e to let any reduction dissipate and the floral violet notes bloom. Serve slightly chilled at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"293\"\u003e14–16°C\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Muru Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57122505982326,"sku":"'3760188291238","price":32.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/0770\/6230\/files\/arnaudclostueloupa.png?v=1774015844","url":"https:\/\/muruwines.fi\/products\/arnaud-lambert-aop-saumur-rouge-clos-tue-loup-20192021","provider":"MuruWines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}