2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Chenin Blanc
Drinking Window 2026-2044
Classification Saumur Blanc AOC
Region Saumur
Soil Clay-rich soil with limestone and sand
Elevation 60.0 meters
Vine Age 60
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Used barriques and foudre
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Organically grown grapes were hand-harvested, destemmed and pressed, then fermented spontaneously. The wine matured for 12 months, half in used barriques and half in foudre, and was lightly sulfured at bottling. Published finished-wine analysis gives total acidity 5.2 g/L with the acid-equivalent basis unstated and residual sugar below 1 g/L. Recommended serving temperature is 9–12°C.
Tasting Notes Quince, ripe apple, freshly cut lemon, thyme, verbena and pronounced minerality; dry, citrus-fresh and sharply acidic with juicy fruit.
Food Pairing Goat cheese and shellfish, including oysters, mussels and grilled scallops
Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chenin
Drinking Window 2025-2040
Classification Saumur
Region Saumur
Soil Sandy clay soils with calcareous subsoil
Vineyard Yield 45 hL/ha
Vine Age 60
Oak Types Used barrels, four to six years old
Production Details Wine Advocate reports no malolactic fermentation and one year of maturation in used barrels four to six years old.
Tasting Notes Verbena, lime-tree leaves, lemon oil and pear; medium-bodied, focused, tense, fresh and saline, with a slightly lactic finish.
Food Pairing Mussels stuffed with almond butter and goat cheese
Critics Ratings 92+
Producer Information
Website
Address
12 rue de la Prée, Mollay, 49260 Saint-Just-sur-Dive, France
Phone
+33 (0)2 41 51 62 01
Owner
SARL Yves Lambert
Cellarmaster
Laurent