Saumur 2021- Domaine Guiberteau

This 2021 Saumur is a white wine from the Loire Valley produced by Domaine Guiberteau from Chenin Blanc grapes grown on the clay-limestone soils of the Saumur appellation. This cuvée combines young vines, notably from the Clos des Carmes and the Clos de Guichaux, with older vines situated on the slopes of Brézé, cultivated organically and harvested by hand. The winemaking process favours a minimally interventionist approach, with slow whole-bunch pressing, fermentation using indigenous yeasts, followed by ageing in vats, casks and barrels for around 7 months. On the nose, this 2021 Saumur white reveals aromas of white-fleshed fruit, bergamot, white flowers and hazelnut. On the palate, Guiberteau’s Chenin Blanc is fresh, smooth and precise, with a slightly full-bodied texture, lovely minerality and a mouth-watering finish. This 2021 Saumur can be enjoyed now whilst offering good ageing potential, thanks in particular to the freshness and structure imparted by the limestone terroirs. Served at around 10 to 12 °C, it pairs perfectly with seafood, roasted fish, white meat or goat’s cheese.