Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Blanc Brézé 2022
Domaine Guiberteau
Romain Guiberteau has become one of the Loire's most admired vignerons, and his Brézé cuvée — sourced from tuffeau limestone slopes — is where his Chenin Blanc reaches its most concentrated and age-worthy expression. The 2022 vintage delivers power with poise, demanding attention from anyone who thinks great white wine only comes from Burgundy.
Nose
Intense minerality dominates — crushed limestone and chalk — followed by ripe pear and citrus zest. White flowers and a faint honeyed quality emerge with air, adding depth to the steely core.
Palate
Laser-focused and taut, with a citrus-driven acidity that frames flavors of green apple, quince, and a subtle toasted almond note from careful lees contact. The chalky, mineral texture is the wine's signature, giving it a almost tactile precision.
Finish
Long and vibrant, with lingering mineral salinity, citrus, and a delicate honey note that keeps the wine from austerity.
- Varietal
- Chenin Blanc
- Blend
- 100% Chenin Blanc
- Vineyards
- Brézé lieu-dit on tuffeau limestone soils, Saumur AOC
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
The wine's mineral tension and citrus acidity complement the delicate sweetness of halibut, while its subtle toasted and honeyed notes harmonize with the richness of a classic beurre blanc sauce.
Romain Guiberteau farms biodynamically on the ancient tuffeau limestone slopes of Brézé in the Saumur appellation, coaxing from Chenin Blanc a purity and mineral intensity that has drawn comparisons to the finest Grand Cru white Burgundy.
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