Clos De L'Ecotard Saumur La Haie Nardin 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Clos De L'Ecotard
Label Name:
 
Saumur La Haie Nardin
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saumur, Loire Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chenin Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Rebecca Gibb) 92 pts; Robert Parker cited 92 ; Vivino average ~4. 1/5; reviewed by Decanter (reviews available)

Tasting Note
Pure, energetic Chenin: herbs, ripe orchard fruit, chalky minerality, spice and subtle vanilla. Tense, bright palate with saline, mouthwatering finish and lingering citrus and stone-fruit notes.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, pork with apples, grilled salmon, creamy cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, miso-glazed fish, Vietnamese spring rolls, mildly spiced Thai or Chinese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Organically farmed, hand-harvested Chenin. Wild/native fermentations, aged 9–12 months on fine lees in a mix of stainless steel, large foudre and oak demi-muids.

Vineyard Info
Clos de l'Écotard (Michel and Thibaud Chevré) farms ~3 ha in Courchamps/Saumur; organic (Ecocert) with low yields, horse-ploughed parcels and meticulous viticulture since 1996.