COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Domaine Bobinet (Sébastien Bobinet & Émeline Calvez)
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Bobinet was founded in 2002 by Sébastien Bobinet, who took over his family's historic vineyards in Saumur. Joined by his partner Émeline Calvez in 2011, they have become leading figures in the Loire Valley's natural wine movement. 'Poil de Lièvre' (meaning 'Hare's Fur') is a pure expression of Chenin Blanc grown on the region's famous tuffeau limestone soils. The estate is dedicated to the philosophy of 'Vins Vivants' (living wines), focusing on biodiversity, manual labor, and minimal intervention to let the unique terroir of Saumur speak clearly without cosmetic adjustments.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Poil de Lièvre' (Hare's Fur) refers to the golden, slightly amber color the Chenin Blanc grapes take on when they reach perfect ripeness.
Fact 02
Sébastien Bobinet represents the fifth generation of winemakers in his family, continuing a deep-rooted Loire Valley legacy.
Fact 03
The estate's vineyards are fully organic and biodynamic, emphasizing biodiversity and soil health to produce 'living wines'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This natural white wine is crafted from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes, hand-harvested at optimal ripeness. In the cellar, the winemaking process is highly non-interventionist. Fermentation occurs spontaneously using only indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the grape's natural freshness and linear precision. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally. The wine is aged entirely in stainless steel tanks on its fine lees before being bottled unfined and unfiltered, with minimal or no sulfur added to maintain its vibrant, living character.
