Laurent Lebled On Est Su L'sable Vin De France Rougue 2024

Wine Type: Red
Style: Light-bodied Loire Cabernet Franc; juicy, floral, savory, fresh, chillable
Vintage: 2024
Bottle Size: 750ml
Grape Variety: Cabernet Franc
Appellation: Vin de France
Country: France
Region: Touraine, Loire Valley
Producer: Laurent Lebled
Winemaker: Laurent Lebled
Vineyard: Old-vine Cabernet Franc parcels around Savigny-en-Véron, in the western Loire Valley
Soil: Clay, flint, and limestone
Farming: Organic (uncertified); hand-harvested; minimal-intervention winemaking
Alcohol: Not confirmed for the 2024 vintage
Fermentation: Whole-cluster carbonic maceration with indigenous yeasts
Aging: Neutral vessels to preserve freshness and fruit character; bottled unfined and unfiltered without added sulfur
Food Pairings: Roast chicken, charcuterie, grilled sausages, mushroom dishes, lentils, pizza, roasted vegetables, soft cheeses

Tasting Note:
Laurent Lebled’s 2024 “On Est Su l’Sable” is a bright, energetic expression of Loire Valley Cabernet Franc, emphasizing freshness and drinkability over weight or extraction. Juicy raspberry, wild strawberry, red cherry, violet, and cracked pepper meet subtle notes of fresh herbs and earth. Whole-cluster carbonic fermentation brings lifted aromatics and supple tannins, while lively acidity keeps the palate refreshing. Light-bodied, savory, and wonderfully expressive, this is a Cabernet Franc that benefits from a slight chill and belongs on the table with good food.

About the Producer:
Laurent Lebled is a natural-wine producer based in Savigny-en-Véron, in the Loire Valley. After a career outside the wine industry, Laurent began making wine in 2010, focusing on organically farmed vineyards, indigenous fermentations, and minimal intervention. His wines are known for their purity, freshness, and playful character, often highlighting the lighter, more aromatic side of Loire Valley reds. “On Est Su l’Sable” showcases his distinctive approach to Cabernet Franc, combining whole-cluster fermentation, minimal sulfur, and an emphasis on vibrant fruit and savory complexity.