Clos de l'Ecotard - Saumur - La Haie Nardin - Blanc - 2021

Wine:

From a sandy-clay terroir, the 2021 White Saumur La Haie Nardin is a wine full of flair and energy, with a finely sculpted roundness, free of any pretension. It’s a marvel of purity and salinity, ranking among the most exciting Chenins of the moment. This entry-level cuvée in the white range is an absolute must to truly understand the estate.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Sandy-clay terroir, vines aged between 30 and 60 years. Fermented and aged for 11 months, 50% in 25-hl Stockinger tuns and 50% in stainless-steel vats. Bottled on the estate.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Bright, light golden yellow.

Nose:

Fresh, with fruit aromas (quince, pear, mandarin) and mineral notes.

Palate:

Fresh and lively, with an energetic profile, this wine with its chiselled roundness delivers a juice of great purity and gentle salinity.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitifs, seafood, shellfish, raw or smoked fish, mature goat's cheeses: Selle sur Cher, Cabri ariégeois, crottin de Chavignol, etc.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030, and beyond for enthusiasts.

Founded in 2011 by Michel Chevré, former vineyard manager for Thierry Germain, Clos de l’Ecotard has quickly become one of the undisputed references in the Loire.

Now, Chevré père et fils (father and son) craft some of the purest and most brilliant cuvées in the region, using organic farming practices. These terroir-driven wines, marked by great precision, are masterfully aged in barrels or amphorae.

Awarded 2 stars by the RVF Guide, this cutting-edge estate impresses and delights; both the whites and reds possess a magical purity, crafted with skill and balance. Wine enthusiasts are eager to secure a few bottles...