Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Rouge Les Arboises 2016

Still very young, it is already super-sexy with a wonderfully pitched balance of seductive flesh and chalky, powdery, smoky, savoury notes that drive right through the palate. The fruit profile is dark, (cherry, blackberry and something bloody) but there's also loads of florals (dark rose and violet), fresh herbs and some classy oak spice.

Expect a fine, long, powdery palate loaded with ferrous, inky, spicy red and dark cherry-scented fruit and long sappy close. An endlessly fascinating, unique Saumur and a wonderful alternative to young Burgundy.