Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
13.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 8ºC and 10ºC
Winemaking
Fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks and French oak barrels. Aged for 11 months in French oak barrels.
Description
Domaine Guiberteau has established its reputation as one of the most respected producers in the Saumur region of the Loire Valley, France. This wine is made exclusively from Chenin Blanc and exquisitely reflects the character of the terroir of Brézé, one of the most renowned areas of the region. The vineyards are located in carefully selected plots, such as Clos de Guichaux, Clos des Carmes and Bas de Pentes, and also include a small plot in Les Chapaudaises in Bizay. This blend of young vines and old vines (some planted in 1935) guarantees great aromatic richness and structural complexity.
The Guiberteau vines benefit from predominantly calcareous soils and soft limestone subsoils on the slopes of Brézé, which lie just below the Château de Brézé. These calcareous soils, mixed with areas of clay, are essential to give the wine its characteristic mineral profile and high natural acidity. The mild climatic conditions of the Loire Valley, together with the microclimate of Brézé, allow the Chenin Blanc grape to reach optimum ripeness while maintaining a distinctive freshness.
Winemaking
The winemaking process of Guiberteau Saumur Blanc reflects the minimal intervention philosophy of Romain Guiberteau, the current winemaker of the domaine. Harvesting is carried out by hand, ensuring that only grapes at the peak of ripeness are picked. The grapes are then pressed in whole bunches to preserve the purity of the juice and avoid oxidation. Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts, which allow the wine to authentically express the characteristics of its terroir.
For the ageing of Guiberteau Saumur Blanc, Romain adopts an innovative strategy: the wine is divided into equal parts and aged in stainless steel tanks, truncated conical oak vats and used barrels. This technique brings different nuances to the wine: the steel preserves its freshness and citrus profile, while the used oak and the log-conical barrel add complexity, volume on the palate and a slightly creamy texture without dominating with woody notes. It should be noted that the wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation, which preserves its characteristic liveliness and acidity.
Taste
Guiberteau Saumur Blanc is an intense sensory experience from the very first moment. On the nose, it displays an expressive and complex aromatic profile, with fresh notes of candied lemon and grapefruit, accompanied by a hint of spice and a subtle background of vanilla from its partial oak ageing. Notes of white fruit such as pear and nectarine also stand out, along with a light touch of ginger and a distinctive minerality reminiscent of the wet stone and chalky soil of its vineyards.
On the palate, the wine shows a vibrant acidity that brings freshness and balance, along with a texture that is unctuous and creamy thanks to the prolonged contact with the lees. The fruity notes reappear with strength, with citrus and stone fruit coming to the fore, melding with a slight salinity on the finish. This salinity, combined with the length on the palate and the elegance of its structure, gives the wine a long, lingering finish, where the minerality and character of the Brézé terroir are vibrantly expressed.
Guiberteau Saumur Blanc is ideal for lovers of fresh and mineral wines, with a robust structure and a perfect balance between acidity and volume on the palate. Its versatility makes it perfect both to enjoy now, with a freshness that evokes the purity of Chenin Blanc, and to let it evolve in the bottle and discover new complexities over time.
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