Chateau du Hureau is among the top names in Saumur, run by fifth-generation vigneron Philippe Vatan and his daughter Agathe, farming parcels around Dampierre-sur-Loire and Champigny. Beautiful nose of flowers, honeysuckle, beeswax and a deep herbal note of tarragon and marjoram. Bright and juicy on the palate, offering fresh apricot, mango, even candied citrus and citrus peel. There's wonderful, fresh acidity, and a long, juicy fruit finish, balanced by notes of pith and crushed stone.