Guiberteau Saumur Blanc Clos de Guichaux 2021
HK$ 560.53
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Alcohol
13.5%
Grapes
Serving
Between 6ºC and 8ºC
Winemaking
Direct pressing with whole grapes without destemming. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in used barrels. Aged for 10 months on lees in French oak barrels.
Description
Guiberteau Saumur Blanc Clos de Guichaux is a Chenin Blanc masterpiece from Domaine Guiberteau, an iconic producer in the Saumur region of the Loire Valley, France. This wine is born in a 1.4 hectare single vineyard located in Bizay, a historic area near Brézé, known for its unique terroir. The vineyard soils combine a thin layer of clay and tuffeau limestone, a white sedimentary rock characteristic of the region. With only 30 cm of topsoil, the roots of the vines sink deep into the tuffeau bedrock, extracting an intense minerality that is reflected in every bottle.
Romain Guiberteau, at the helm of the winery, has been converting the vineyard to organic practices since 2000 and achieved organic certification in 2007, raising the standards of quality and respect for the terroir. In terms of winemaking, the wine ferments spontaneously with indigenous yeasts to capture the pure character of Chenin Blanc. It is then aged for 12 months in used 600-litre French oak barrels, which adds depth without masking its freshness. Finally, Guiberteau Saumur Blanc Clos de Guichaux rests for six months in tank before bottling, without undergoing malolactic fermentation, thus preserving its vibrant acidity and aromatic precision.
Taste
Guiberteau Saumur Blanc Clos de Guichaux is a wine that stands out for its deep and detailed sensory profile. On the nose, it is rich and complex, with notes evoking lemon zest, ripe white fruits and subtle smoky tones. The barrel ageing adds a touch of toast and a satiny texture, but without overpowering the purity of the Chenin. On tasting, it reveals itself as a wine of great verticality and persistence, with a chalky minerality that permeates every sip, accompanied by a delicate salinity that adds freshness and length. The hints of bitter almond and its taut structure give it a soft bitterness on the finish, making it ideal for pairing with haute cuisine dishes.
Guiberteau Saumur Blanc Clos de Guichaux has a remarkable ageing potential of at least 10 years, during which it will continue to develop its complexity and elegance. The essence of Clos de Guichaux lies in its balance between richness and austerity, achieving a profile that appeals to both Chenin lovers and those seeking wines with character and authenticity.
Shipping to Hong Kong
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