Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2003 / 750ml | ≈ $257.70Original CHF 213.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chenin Blanc
Drinking Window Through approximately 2039
Classification Saumur AOC/AOP
Region Saumur
Soil Clay-limestone soils rich in chalk, With cretaceous marine fossils
Orientation North-Facing
Fermentation Vessels Vats and oak barrels
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The approximately one-hectare, gently sloping parcel was planted at 6,000 vines per hectare and farmed without herbicides or chemical fertilizers. Grapes were harvested by hand after tasting-based maturity assessment and careful selection. Millésima reports approximately one year in barrels, 30% new oak, followed by additional bottle maturation; total sulfur dioxide was reported at around 25 mg/L.
Tasting Notes Millésima Brézé 2019 note: pale yellow to gold; lime, Meyer lemon, exotic spice and flint; vivid acidity, mineral tension, salinity and a long saline finish.
Food Pairing Oysters and other raw shellfish, lobster, white fish, seafood or delicate-vegetable ravioli, smoked salmon, cold-smoked fish, asparagus, fennel salad, or as an aperitif
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chenin Blanc
Drinking Window Through approximately 2036
Region Saumur
Soil Sandy clay and marly limestone
Vine Age 60
Fermentation Vessels Concrete vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The wine came from a one-hectare parcel and was matured for 18–24 months in French-oak barrels, 20% new, before bottling. Millésima recommends serving it at 8–10°C and allowing prior aeration or decanting.
Tasting Notes Millésima Brézé 2018 note: pale and bright; pronounced minerality, yellow fruit and delicate herbal nuances; concentrated, saline and savory, with restrained new-oak structure.
Food Pairing Sushi, sashimi, oysters and other shellfish, bloomy-rind goat cheese, poultry in creamy sauces, and seasonal vegetables
Sources: www.millesima.pt ↗ · Compare this vintage
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chenin Blanc
Classification Saumur AOC/AOP
Region Saumur
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $337.55Original CHF 279.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2016 / 1500ml | ≈ $740.43Original CHF 612.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2014 / 1500ml | ≈ $740.43Original CHF 612.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2003 / 750ml | ≈ $257.70Original CHF 213.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $301.86Original CHF 249.50 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
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Producer Information
Website
Address
14 Allee des Tilleuls, 49400 Bellevigne-les-Chateaux, France
Phone
+33 (0)2 41 52 92 65
Owner
Bouygues family