The main feature of the Saumurois region is its clay-limestone soil: this soft white rock, known as tuffeau, allows the vines to root well and is moderately watered.
Presentation
Presentation
The Protected Denomination of Origin covers more than 800 hectares on the south bank of the Loire.
Winemaking
Destemming, light skin maceration and pneumatic pressing. Vinification in temperature-controlled vats at low temperature and early bottling in the tufa stone cellars, where the wine continues to mature, protected from light and temperature variations.
Varietal
Chenin blanc
Advice
Serving
Serve chilled (8-10°C).
Tasting
Attractive pale gold colour with silver highlights. Complex, intense and delicious nose with aromas of citrus fruit (lemon, grapefruit) and exotic fruit. Clean attack. Round and fresh on the palate. Lingering citrus finish.
Food pairings
It goes well with shellfish and crustaceans, fish (pike-perch with beurre blanc, grilled sea bream), white meats (chicken with pineapple or curry), cheeses (Comté, Reblochon), goat's cheeses (Valençay, Saint Maure de Touraine) and tangy desserts (lemon or apricot tart).
