Domaine de la Guilloterie ELÉGANCE SAUMUR BLANC - 2016 REGION: FRANCE - LOIRE

GRAPES / SOILS

Saumur Chenin Blanc Planted 1975 Limestone- 30 ha Blanc – 1995 clay, Chalky “Tuffeau” subsoil

THE WINE

Vineyard Profile Domaine de la Guilloterie plots devoted to the White Saumur Elégance production, DOMAINE DE LA are located in Brézé, extremely reputed village and terrior for the Chenin expression and fruitiness, thanks to stones and few flint in addition to the GUILLOTERIE limestone-clay, chalky terrior. Simple guyot cut, base-buds removal and – as for their Red Saumur-vines – leaves removing if necessary. For six generations, from 1835, the Duveau family has produced wine at their • Region: Loire Valley estate, Domaine de La Guilloterie, in the • Appellation: Saumur Blanc Saumur Champigny region of the Loire • Terroir: Limestone-clay soil in Brézé chalky soil called “Tuffeau” with few flint Valley. Now, Patrice and Philippe Duveau • Info: 50 Ha (123.50 acres) total vineyard within 120 different plots – 2 Ha carry on the family legacy and manage the (4.82 acres) devoted to Tradition Saumur Blanc Elégance. 20 to 40 year old 50 hectare (123 acre) estate. Chenin vines.

Harvest Notes

• Harvesting is done on purpose with nearly over-ripped grapes (end of Sept. – early Oct. for the 2016 vintage), sorting table, perfect cold pressing & settling with oxygenation of the must, cold (15°C) vinification. • Fermentation and few months aging on less in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks. Unfined – filtered. Winemaker's Notes

• Clean, bright and crispy floral nose with citrus fruits, white peaches and mango notes. • Superbly ripe, fresh and zesty palate with the perfect acidity & balance. • Harmonious, crunchy and ample floral length with mineral accents. • Food Pairing: L. & Patrice Duveau suggest sea scallops’ risotto

Technical Information Varietal: 100% Chenin Blanc

REVIEWS

Elégance Saumur Blanc – 2016

89 Points - Wine Spectator, December, 2017 Fresh, with light-bodied pear, Key lime and green almond notes streaming through atop filigreed acidity. Pretty wine. Drink now through 2020.

GENERAL INFO

Country France

Region Loire Valley

Appellation(s) Saumur, Saumur-Champigny

Proprietors Patrice and Philippe Duveau

Founded 1835

Winemaker Patrice and Philippe Duveau

Annual Production 4,500 9L cases

Farming (Sustainable, organic, Sustainable biodynamic)