Clos De L'Ecotard Saumur Les Pentes 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Clos De L'Ecotard
Label Name:
 
Saumur Les Pentes
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saumur, Loire Valley.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chenin Blanc.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 92+ (2021 vintage reported); positive tasting/reviews in Decanter and specialist retailers

Tasting Note
Fresh, mineral Chenin: pear, citrus blossom, subtle menthol/herbal and licorice notes; medium‑full, satiny texture, bright acidity and a long saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, grilled white fish, roast chicken, goat cheese, quiche. Asian: sushi/sashimi, steamed fish with ginger & scallions, grilled miso salmon, Thai lemongrass seafood or light curry.

Production Method
Organically farmed; hand-harvested, whole-bunch pressing, indigenous fermentation and maturation in foudre/barrel.

Vineyard Info
Small family estate in Saumur producing organic Chenin on limestone/tuffeau soils; known for precisely farmed clos parcels and traditional work (horse-ploughed in parcels).