Saumur Blanc Clos De Guichaux

Chenin Blanc from a 1.4ha monopole of Clos de Guichaux in Bizay. Soils are silt and sand soils, but here the topsoil is only 30cm before roots go directly into the pure limestone bedrock. One of Saumur’s top sites, a historic vineyard replanted in the early 2000s with massale cuttings from Guiberteau’s old vines in Brézé. Indigenous yeast fermentation and aging for 12 months in 2-4 year old large barrels, with a further 6 months in a steel tank before bottling.

Tasting Note: Aromas of red apple, lemon, and pear with hits of stone mineral, fresh green herb, and honey on the nose. Crisp and complex on the palate, currently restrained with a core of citrus and apple fruit, vibrant acidity, silky texture, and a very long, salty, mineral finish.

Producer: Domaine Guiberteau

Region: Saint-Just-sur-Dive

Case Format: 6 x 750ml,

Type: White

Blend: Chenin Blanc

Vintage: 2020

BC SKU: +138178 (2020, 6 x 750ml)

Available In: BC, ON