Domaine des Roches Neuves Saumur Blanc Clos de L'Echelier 2020

Domaine des Roches Neuves Saumur Blanc Clos de L'Echelier 2020

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Loire - France
White biodynamic still

How to serve

Serve at:

12 - 14°C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Aged White Wines
Domaine des Roches Neuves Saumur Blanc Clos de L'Echelier 2020

Colour

Bright, clear and crystalline straw yellow.

Bouquet

The nose simultaneously combines concentration, freshness and strength. It offers fruity and floral notes with a hint of citrus.

Flavour

In the mouth, the opening is direct, strong and fruity. It reveals pleasant floral and white fruit notes. The mineral finish is pure, clean and rich.

Pairing

It pairs well with creamy fish, scallops and grilled dorade.

Fish
Shellfish
Cheese
White fish

Features

Name Domaine des Roches Neuves Saumur Blanc Clos de L'Echelier 2020
Type White biodynamic still
Classification AOC Saumur
Year 2020
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Chenin Blanc
Country France
Region Loire
Soil composition Clayey-limestone, 30 cm of sand before reaching a layer of Late Turonian limestone.
Harvest By hand.
Vinification Alcoholic fermentation in oval 600-litre barrels with 52 mm thick walls. Then, the pneumatic pressing lasts 4 hours with a natural alcohol content of 12.8°C. Finally, the fermentation lasts 3 months.
Ageing On fine lees for 9 months.
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing It pairs well with creamy fish, scallops and grilled dorade.

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Vintage

xtraWine
92/100 
2020
Wine Spectator
92/100 
2019
James Suckling
94/100 
2016
Decanter
89/100 
2015
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