2017 Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Blanc Le Clos de Guichaux 1.5L, Loire, France Julien Pineau spruce buds

spruce buds

and raised in older American oak for around 3 years

The balance is in foudre and vats

As you would expect

The 2017 Kallstadter Saumagen Riesling Spätlese trocken R offers a very clear

2017 Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Blanc Le Clos de Guichaux 1.5L, Loire, France Julien Pineau spruce budsSize: 1. 6 ha (3. 95 ac) Variety: Chenin Blanc Vine Age: Planted in 2003 Terroir: Located in Bizay, silt and sand soils on relatively soft limestone bedrock Viticulture: Organic. Pruning method is Guyau Val de Loire. Grapes are harvested by hand and carefully sorted in the vineyard. Vinification: Gentle whole cluster pressing, no chaptalization, indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged for 9 months in older oak barrels (2 to 4 years).