Pur Breton 2024 Producer|Antonio Gismondi

Pur Breton 2024 Producer|Antonio GismondiPur Breton is in many ways Olivier's emblematic cuve. Its name, an indirect way of stating '100% Cabernet Franc' where it is not permitted to be said, a source of consternation for the Anjou appellation and exemplar of the spirit of its maker. 100% Cabernet Franc from his younger parcel of vines planted in the late 90s, the grapes are de stemmed and vinified in steel. Side stepping the more vegetal, herbaceous side of the grape, here we have something

In the hands of Mauro

especially if you favour this bold

It's an altogether less linear style of white than what we have come to expect from this region

Some real finesse on show here: the grapes come from three separate parcels of low-yielding 40-70 year old vines

A wire of acid coils around it all providing both tension and refreshment

produced in tiny quantities and built to go the distance

with some unexpected notes of blood orange and clementine citrus

with a small quantity of whole bunches in the mix

Tannins are fine-grained and frame the light body neatly

rounded compote-like concentration

its sweet/sour trade off certain to lift and energise

Fantastic value to be found here