2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chenin Blanc
Classification Saumur
Region Saumur
Soil Limestone and sand
Vineyard Yield 45 hL/ha
Vine Age 40
Production Details The 2023 trade specification reports 12 months of maturation, split 50% in barrels and 50% in foudres, and recommends service at 12–14°C. Its translated maturation line incorrectly contains the word “red,” so only the duration and vessel information corroborated by the producer's standing specification is retained.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow, bright and clear; stone fruit, citrus, balanced, pleasant and fresh
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chenin Blanc
Classification Saumur Blanc
Region Saumur
Soil Tuffeau sand topsoil over white tuffeau limestone bedrock
Elevation 60.0 meters
Orientation Northwest
Fermentation Vessels 50% old 30 hL foudre and 50% 2–3-year-old 228 L French-oak barrels
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 228
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The Source Imports specification reports vines planted in 1982, natural fermentation, 11 months in a 50/50 combination of old 30 hL foudre and 2–3-year-old 228 L French-oak barrels, followed by 6 months in steel; sulfites were first added at bottling, with no fining or filtration.
Tasting Notes Nectarine, ripe apple, citrus, subtle pastry, cream, tangy acidity, calm and silky texture
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