Clos de l'Ecotard - Saumur - Les Quarts Saint-Vincent - White - 2018

Wine:

A sparkling Chenin from a 30-are parcel of old vines, the 2018 White Saumur Brut Les Quarts Saint-Vincent is an exclusive cuvée held to the same high standards as the rest of the estate's range. Fermented in large casks, with no dosage, and aged for nearly 5 years on lees—just like a great Champagne—this wine offers a delicately smoky, energetic expression of the varietal, precise and invigorating. A standout ambassador for the fine bubbles of the Loire Valley.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, 50-year-old vines, traditional method vinification, fermentation in foudre, aged 9 months on lees in vats and 54 months on laths.
No dosage. Disgorged in January 2024.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Luminous gold with a delicate bubble.

Palate:

This cuvée is mouthwatering, with a lovely salinity and perfectly integrated bubbles that reveal great energy.

Temperature:

Serve between 8 and 10°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Ideal as an aperitif.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2026

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...