Les Chapaudaises - 2023 - Domaine Guiberteau - 0,75L

An incisive and vibrant Chenin from Brézé’s limestone terroir, combining pure aromatics with sharp mineral tension.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation : Saumur AOC
• Grape Variety : 100% Chenin Blanc
• Vintage : 2023
• Certification : Organic farming
• Terroir : "Les Chapaudaises" parcel, clay-limestone soils over tuffeau, typical of Brézé
• Vinification & Ageing : Indigenous yeast fermentation, ageing in used oak barrels to preserve purity of fruit
• Alcohol : Approx. 13% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance : Pale yellow, bright and crystalline
• Nose : Elegant and expressive, with fresh citrus, white flowers, crisp pear and a chalky touch
• Palate : Lively and tense, marked by fine acidity, delivering a linear texture with great precision
• Finish : Long, saline and mouthwatering, with a strong mineral imprint

🍴 Food Pairings

Perfect with:

• 🐟 Fine fish (sole, sea bass, zander)
• 🦪 Oysters, shellfish and crustaceans
• 🧀 Loire goat’s cheeses (Chabichou, Crottin de Chavignol)
• 🥗 Delicate vegetable-based cuisine (asparagus, fennel, herb-driven dishes)

🫗 Serving Advice

Serving temperature : 10°C
Decanting : Optional but recommended in youth
Opening : 30 minutes before tasting

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Enjoy in its youth for vibrancy and freshness, or cellar for 6 to 8 years to reveal complex notes of honey, wax and dried fruit.

🏰 About Domaine Guiberteau

Domaine Guiberteau, based in Saint-Just-sur-Dive, has become one of Saumur’s most highly regarded estates. Under the guidance of Romain Guiberteau, each parcel is vinified with precision to reveal its unique identity. Les Chapaudaises showcases the Brézé limestone terroir with purity, finesse, and striking elegance.