Brendan Stater-West

Brendan Stater-West, an American-born winemaker now based in Saumur, began his journey in wine while teaching English in Paris. His passion led him to work under the guidance of Romain Guiberteau, one of the Loire Valley’s most respected vignerons, where he honed his understanding of Chenin Blanc and the terroir of Brézé. In 2015, Brendan established his own label, focusing on small, organically farmed parcels rooted in tuffeau limestone soils. He works with an artisanal philosophy: low yields, manual vineyard work, and gentle, gravity-fed winemaking. Fermentations are spontaneous, élevage is patient, and sulfur is used minimally, if at all. His wines are noted for their tension, purity, and sense of place—hallmarks of the great whites of Saumur. Production remains small, making each vintage increasingly sought after.