Chai De La Dive - Guiberteau Saumur Rose, Loire, France

The 2025 Chai de la Dive Saumur-Champigny by Romain Guiberteau is a vibrant Loire Valley Cabernet Franc that captures the freshness, finesse, and quiet elegance for which the region has become renowned. Produced from organically farmed vineyards and crafted with a restrained, low-intervention approach, the wine balances bright red fruit, savoury complexity, and mineral precision, offering a beautifully expressive introduction to Saumur-Champigny.

Product Details:

• Winemaker: Romain Guiberteau
• Grapes: 100% Cabernet Franc
• ABV: 12%
• Farming: Organic

Sensory Description:

Brilliant ruby in colour, the wine opens with fragrant aromas of fresh raspberry, wild strawberry, red cherry, and crushed violets, complemented by subtle graphite, dried herbs, and a gentle earthy nuance characteristic of Loire Cabernet Franc. The palate is lively and finely textured, with juicy red fruit supported by silky tannins and vibrant acidity. A distinct limestone minerality lends precision and freshness, carrying through to a long, elegant finish with hints of spice and savoury herbs.

Winemaker’s Background:

Romain Guiberteau is regarded as one of the Loire Valley's leading producers, earning acclaim for wines that faithfully express the chalky limestone soils of Saumur through meticulous organic viticulture and thoughtful, minimal-intervention winemaking. Alongside his celebrated estate wines, the Chai de la Dive project allows him to work with carefully selected growers who share his commitment to sustainable farming and authentic site expression. Each wine is crafted with the same attention to purity, balance, and drinkability that has established Guiberteau as one of the benchmark producers of the Loire.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at 15 to 17°C in a Burgundy or Bordeaux glass. Pair with roast chicken, duck breast, grilled pork, burgers, mushroom dishes, pizza, charcuterie, lentil dishes, or lightly gamey meats.