Old-vine Chenin from Brézé’s L’Ardillon parcel on Turonian limestone, naturally fermented and aged long in used barrels, giving a precise, chalky, saline Saumur blanc.
The vineyards are farmed organically with meticulous attention to soil health and biodiversity. The grapes are hand-harvested and whole-bunch pressed before undergoing spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in old barrels. No sulphur is used during vinification. The wine completes malolactic fermentation naturally and is aged on fine lees for around a year in neutral oak, with no bâtonnage or racking. Bottling takes place without fining or filtration, preserving the energy and texture of the Chenin. The result is a pure, precise and deeply mineral expression of Saumur limestone.
