Clos de l'Ecotard - Saumur - Les Pentes - Blanc - 2021

Wine:

Originating from a hillside where limestone is prominent, the 2021 white Saumur Les Pentes is a marvel of purity and salinity, ranking among the most exciting Chenins of the moment. Skillfully balancing concentration, chalky intensity, and refinement, this resplendent white proudly asserts its status as one of the greatest from the Loire! It has been rated 95/100 by RVF.

Vinification:

Manual harvest. Selection of grapes from the top of the plot. Fermented and aged for 24 months in 25hl Stokinger tuns. Production limited to 3100 bottles and 100 magnums.

Certified organic wine.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled prawn skewers, monkfish terrine, grilled sea bass with fennel, Normandy-style veal chops, poultry, Chavignol crottin puff pastry.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032 and beyond for enthusiasts.

Founded in 2011 by Michel Chevré, formerly the vineyard manager for Thierry Germain, the Clos de l’Ecotard has quickly become one of the undisputed benchmarks in the Loire. The father-son team of the Chevrés meticulously crafts some of the region's purest and most brilliant wines, all in organic cultivation. These are terroir-driven wines, masterfully aged in barrels or amphoras, known for their precision.

Awarded 2 stars by the RVF Guide, this leading estate impresses and delights; both whites and reds here resonate with a magical purity, crafted with tact and restraint. Wine enthusiasts from all over converge and compete to get their hands on a few bottles of these sought-after wines.