Domaine Frantz Saumon is a natural wine producer based in Montlouis‑sur‑Loire in the Loire Valley. Frantz Saumon began the estate in 2001 after a career as a forest ranger in Canada and France, and early influence from Christian Chaussard of Domaine le Briseau helped shape his minimalist approach. The domaine farms organically and biodynamically on clay, limestone and flint soils, working with old vines and spontaneous fermentations to produce wines of purity, energy and a clear sense of place.
Mineral+ VdF 2022 is made from 100 % Chenin Blanc grown on old vines in Montlouis‑sur‑Loire. The grapes are hand harvested and fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in 450‑litre tonneaux, then aged on their lees for about a year before bottling without fining or filtration. The wine shows bright citrus, orchard fruit and white flower aromatics with pronounced minerality and freshness, a round yet taut structure and elegant length, reflecting both the limestone terroir and the low‑intervention philosophies of the domaine.
Origin Vin de France (Loire)
Grapes Chenin Blanc
Vintage 2022
Alcohol 12.5 %
Style Mineral, vibrant dry white
Bottle size 750 ml
Winemaking Hand harvested; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in 450 l tonneaux; aged approx 12 months on lees; bottled without fining or filtration.
Notes Low SO2, Natural, Organic, Sustainable Viticulture, Low intervention, Biodynamic Viticulture, Indigenous Grapes
UNITED KINGDOM
All UK orders are shipped with DPD. Estimated delivery is 1–3 working days from the time of processing.
Orders placed Mon–Fri before 12pm are processed the same day subject to stock availability. Please note that we hold a wide selection of wines and stock levels can vary by bottle; as a result, an additional day may occasionally be required to restock before dispatch.
On delivery day, you’ll receive a text message from our courier with a 1-hour delivery window.
England, Wales & Scotland (delivery Mon–Sat):
· £7.95 for orders under £80
· FREE for orders over £80
Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands* (delivery Mon–Fri):
· £8.95 for orders under £120
· FREE for orders over £120
*Applies to postcodes: AB31–AB38, AB40–AB56, IV1–IV63, HS, KW1–KW17, PA20–PA38, PA41–PA49, PA60–PA78, PH4–PH44, PH49–PH50, BT, ZE, IM (Isle of Man), Channel Islands.
EUROPE
We currently ship to: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia.
· All European orders ship via UPS Express Delivery
· Estimated delivery: 3–8 working days
· Flat fee: £18.99 per order (any size/weight)
· Free shipping is not available for these destinations
⚠️ Note for international customers: We do not charge UK VAT. However, you may need to pay local customs and handling fees (typically ~20%) depending on your country’s regulations.
Spain & France: At the moment, we cannot ship directly due to excessive customs charges. If you’re based there, please contact us via email or webchat and we’ll be happy to explore options with you.
We are unable to ship to Sweden or Finland due to internal regulations.
USA, CANADA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA
We regularly ship to these destinations, but due to fluctuating courier rates, we cannot offer fixed prices.
Please contact us for a personalised shipping quote.
If your country isn’t listed above, get in touch, we’ll be happy to check feasibility and provide a quote if possible.
Packaging
We only use sustainable, recycled and recyclable packaging designed to protect your bottles.
Whenever possible, we reuse sturdy packaging, reducing environmental impact and keeping unnecessary costs down, so the wines remain the focus.
Large deliveries
In some cases, large deliveries will be sent out with a wine courier and delivery time might vary. Please get in touch for more info.
