Clos de l'Ecotard - Saumur - Brut - Magnum - White - 2021

Wine:

The 2021 Saumur Brut from Clos de l’Ecotard, made mostly from chenin blanc with touches of grolleau gris and cabernet franc from vineyards in organic conversion, charms with its traditional-method craftsmanship. A generous 24 months on lees and zero dosage give its pale golden bubbles a lively, energetic sparkle, making it the perfect choice for a celebratory aperitif. The subtle addition of the red varieties brings a hint of roundness. Produced in limited quantities, this Saumur Brut combines elegance with easy appeal, promising a sparkling experience to remember. In magnum format, the enjoyment is multiplied.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, 50-year-old vines, traditional winemaking method, aged for 24 months on slats. No dosage.
Disgorging in November 2023.


Plots in conversion to organic farming.

Color:

Light golden color, delicate and lively bubbles.

Nose:

A beautiful, fresh and refined expression of the Chenin grape variety, with lovely citrus notes punctuated by hints of almond.

Palate:

This wine, with its delicious, elegant and very accessible profile, is ideal as an aperitif!

Temperature:

Serve between 8 and 10°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Ideal as an aperitif, with seafood and fried fish or vegetable tempura.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2027

Founded in 2011 by Michel Chevré, then vineyard manager for Thierry Germain, Clos de l’Ecotard has quickly become one of the Loire Valley’s undisputed benchmarks. Now joined by his son Thibaud, they craft some of the purest, most brilliant wines in the region, from certified organic vineyards and following biodynamic principles — terroir-driven wines of great precision, expertly aged in barrels or amphorae.

Awarded 2 stars by the prestigious French wine guide the RVF, this leading estate never fails to impress and delight. Both its whites and reds show remarkable purity, shaped with tact and restraint. It’s no wonder wine lovers compete to get their hands on a few bottles.