Guiberteau Saumur Blanc Brezé 2021
HK$ 761.81
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The Guiberteau’s 2021 Brézé reveals a floral, elegant bouquet of white and spring flowers, pears, spices and herbs intertwined with smoky and toasty notes. Medium to full-bodied, broad, satiny and very complex with a seamless, perfectly balanced structure, it’s long, intense and bright on the finish with citrus and kumquat notes. Matured for one year in used barrels, it derives from vines planted on calcareous soils in the center of the commune of Brézé.
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Alcohol
13.0%
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Serving
Between 8ºC and 10ºC
Winemaking
Fermented with indigenous yeasts. Aged for 18 months in new and second year French oak barrels.
Description
Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Blanc Brézé is a true gem of the Loire Valley, a wine made exclusively from Chenin Blanc, a variety that finds its maximum expression in the terroir of Brézé. The winery, led by Romain Guiberteau, has been a pioneer in rescuing and breathing new life into Brézé's historic vineyards, and its focus on organic production has cemented its reputation among discerning wine lovers. With vines planted on clay-limestone soils and grown without synthetic products, each plot in this vineyard is managed with a minimal intervention approach, favouring the natural balance of the vine and the purity of the fruit.
Winemaking
The grapes, carefully harvested by hand, go through a whole bunch pressing process, which allows for a more delicate extraction and preserves the freshness and acidity of the Chenin Blanc. In the cellar, the must ferments spontaneously, without temperature control, thanks to the indigenous yeasts present in the grapes themselves and in the environment, which adds a layer of authenticity and personality to the wine. Ageing takes place in French oak barrels for 18 months; Guiberteau opts for second and third fill barrels, which allows for a subtle integration of the oak notes without dominating the fresh and mineral profile of the wine. The wine is neither fined nor filtered, and only the minimum of sulphur necessary for its preservation is added, thus maintaining its purity and genuine character.
Taste
Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Blanc Brézé offers a rich and multifaceted sensory experience. On the nose, it displays a range of aromas including white flowers, green apple and a touch of citrus, as well as delicate notes of vanilla and light smoky nuances from its oak ageing. The palate is fresh and satiny on the palate, with a lively acidity that brings out the minerality of the Brézé soils. The finish is long and lingering, with an aftertaste evoking lemon zest and subtle kumquat tones, giving it a depth only found in the best Chenin Blancs from this region.
This wine is ideal for those seeking a refined and authentic expression of Chenin Blanc, and its versatility allows it to accompany everything from white fish to soft cheeses, standing out in pairings where its acidity and complexity can be fully showcased.
Shipping to Hong Kong
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