Clos De L'Ecotard Saumur Blanc 2021

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

Awards/Ratings
Decanter (Saumur Blanc 2021 tasting; Wine Advocate reviews for estate (Stephan Reinhardt 92 pts for 2019)

Tasting Note
Pure, mineral-driven Chenin: pear, quince and citrus with white flowers, chalky salinity and subtle vanilla/almond from oak. Medium-full, taut acidity and a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, roast chicken, goat cheese, creamy seafood pasta. Asian: tempura, sushi (white fish), Vietnamese spring rolls, lightly spiced Thai seafood, Korean grilled white fish.

Production Method
Organic conversion, hand-harvested. Fermented in stainless then transferred to foudre/500L barrels, aged 9–11 months on lees with little/no malolactic; bottled unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Clos de l'Écotard (Michel & Thibaud Chevré), founded 2011, works low-yield dense plantings on clay-limestone near Courchamps; practicing organic/biodynamic methods.