Clos de l'Ecotard - Saumur - Rouge - 2022

Wine:

Still youthful, the 2022 Red Saumur is crafted with great finesse, offering softness and no harsh edges. The estate’s signature style is clearly evident, delivering precision, finesse, and energy with remarkable clarity.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, vines aged between 50 and 60 years, blend of 3 parcels in Fosse-Bellay and Courchamps, short 20-day maceration, little extraction, aged for 5 months, 67% in vats, 30% in barrels and 3% in sandstone jars.

Parcels in organic conversion.

Color:

Intense red.

Nose:

A fresh, expressive nose with lovely Cabernet Franc flavours.

Palate:

A precise, delicious wine with beautiful fruit and a persistent, fresh finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Fine charcuterie, white and red meats.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032

Founded in 2011 by Michel Chevré, former vineyard manager for Thierry Germain, Clos de l’Ecotard has quickly become one of the undisputed references in the Loire.

Now, Chevré père et fils (father and son) craft some of the purest and most brilliant cuvées in the region, using organic farming practices. These terroir-driven wines, marked by great precision, are masterfully aged in barrels or amphorae.

Awarded 2 stars by the RVF Guide, this cutting-edge estate impresses and delights; both the whites and reds possess a magical purity, crafted with skill and balance. Wine enthusiasts are eager to secure a few bottles...