Les Cerisiers de Targé Organic Saumur-Champigny

Château de Targé | France

A 100% Cabernet Franc red wine that’s a brilliant partner for our sausages with aligot dish. Medium-bodied and fruity, it’s the perfect introduction to one of the region’s finest producers. If that’s not impressive enough, it’s organic too.

About the producer
Just steps from the Loire River, majestic limestone Château de Targé was constructed in 1655, by the ancestors of current owner Edouard Pisani-Ferry. Fast forward a few hundred years and, under the stewardship of Edouard and his son Paul, the estate specialises in organic viticulture. With the recent rebirth of their ‘clos’ parcel cuvées, each highlighting different geographical patches of the estate, terroir-driven wines are increasingly becoming a focus.

About the region
A Huguenot capital from the 12th century, Saumur was a thriving centre of the wine trade under Henry IV of France. It’s possible that the name ‘Champigny’ comes from the Latin ‘campus igni’ (field of fire), referring to the area’s warm micro-climate. It’s this that allows red grapes such as Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon to thrive.

Food and Wine Pairings
Pair this wine with Claire Thomson’s Sausages with Aligot. This Cabernet Franc is brimming with bold and fruity flavour – a wonderful complement to the cheese and sausages. Its fresh acidity will help cut through the richness of the dish.

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Les Cerisiers de Targé Organic Saumur-Champigny

Château de Targé | France

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