Arnaud Lambert Loire Valley, France.
TOP 100 PRODUCERS OF FRANCE FOR 2019
”One of the most talented winemakers in the Loire - he farms his 40 hectares in a method close to biodynamic. His whole range of wines have drive, and are regularly among the best wines in and around Saumur. The whites have remarkable finesse and are extremely delicate. Also, they are chenins that are agreeable young, which is sufficiently rare as to be emphasized. His reds are at the same level. Good vine age counts for a lot, his talent just as much. A benchmark winery!”
— Bettane & Desseauve 2019 - Top 100 Producers of France
David Saumur Brézé (blanc)
100% Chenin Blanc from a 1.3 ha north-east facing site planted in 1965 on medium sandy silt over limestone. Whole-bunch pressed, the free-run juice is fermented with natural yeast in 50% in foudres and 50% in barrel (2-3 year-old) of which about 15% are new, and matured on fine lees for 12 months. Blended and further matured in tank for six months. Fine and discreet, yet a notable step up in complexity and depth. Bottled un-fined and unfiltered. Outstanding focus and freshness in this 2021 vintage.
2021 The 2021 Saumur Champigny Clos David is a tranquil and calm Chenin, bringing silken flesh around its tangy acid backbone. Attractive nectarine, ripe apple and citrus aromas are joined by a subtle pastry character from 10 months on lees and a lick of cream from partial malo. 92 points, Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, June 2023.
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