COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Arnaud Lambert
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Arnaud Lambert Saumur Blanc Brézé Midi is a 100% Chenin Blanc from the Saumur appellation in the Loire Valley, France. Produced by Arnaud Lambert, the wine originates from the 'Midi' vineyard located on the Brézé hill, an area historically celebrated for its fine wines. The vineyard's soil is characterized by sandy clay over a tuffeau limestone bedrock. Arnaud Lambert practices organic viticulture with a transition towards biodynamic farming, aiming to express the distinct terroirs of Saumur with purity and intensity. The 2023 vintage is noted for its freshness and precision.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Brézé is considered an unofficial 'grand cru' area of Saumur.
Fact 02
The 'Midi' vineyard was once part of a larger walled section called Clos du Midi.
Fact 03
Arnaud Lambert is transitioning his vineyards to biodynamic farming.
Fact 04
The wine is fermented using indigenous yeasts.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Arnaud Lambert Saumur Blanc Brézé Midi is produced from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes harvested manually. Vinification involves fermentation with indigenous yeasts, with 75% of the wine fermented in stainless steel tanks and 25% in ceramic eggs. The wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation or only partially. It is aged for approximately five months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks. No sulfur dioxide is added during fermentation.
