Brendan Stater-West Breze Saumur Blanc Loire Dry White Wine 2023

2023 Brendan Stater-West Chenin Blanc | Saumur Loire Valley

Savor the refined essence of Saumur’s terroir with this 2023 Chenin Blanc, crafted by Brendan Stater-West from a 0.5-hectare parcel planted in the 1960s at L’Ardillon in Brézé. This single-vineyard gem thrives on south/southwest-facing slopes above La Charpenterie—a site revered for its mineral intensity—where clay-loam topsoil rests atop Turonian limestone, imparting a distinctive minerality and precision.

Sustainable practices define this wine’s journey: grapes are hand-sorted in the vineyard before whole-cluster pressing preserves delicate aromas. A natural balance is achieved through meticulous care—no malolactic fermentation due to ultra-low pH (3.07–3.12) and cool cellar conditions (10–12°C). The wine ages for 12 months on fine lees in French oak barrels (a blend of single-vineyard barrels and co-fermented lots) followed by 6 months in stainless steel, enhancing complexity while retaining vibrancy.

Transparency meets tradition: with sulfites kept remarkably low (15–60 mg/L total), this wine reflects its origins authentically. Unfined and lightly filtered for purity, it offers a crisp yet layered profile, perfect for pairing with seafood or goat cheese from France’s Loire Valley terroir.

Experience elegance with every sip of this handcrafted Chenin Blanc, where organic viticulture meets artisanal precision—limited production ensures exclusivity for connoisseurs seeking Loire Valley’s purest expressions.

12.5% ABV | Price & availability may vary.