Saumur Blanc 'La Cerisaie' Domaine La Renière 2024
Winegrower's winesThe Saumur Blanc "La Cerisaie" from the French winery Domaine La Renière is an agile and fresh Chenin perfect for pairing with light everyday meals based on fish and seasonal vegetables. It is made with pure grapes selected by hand and vinified using only indigenous yeasts. The pale yellow color with golden reflections accompanies floral notes and citrus sensations while the palate enjoys a fresh, lively, harmonious and balanced sip.
‘La Cerisaie’ Saumur Blanc represents a tense and vibrant French white wine crafted by Domaine La Renière using only Chenin Blanc grapes, an indigenous white grape variety that has become famous over time for its extreme winemaking versatility and its energetic and vital character. The current name of this grape variety, originating from Anjou, dates back to the 9th century, and was attributed to it in the 1500s when it was planted in the Touraine area near Mont Chenin. The French term “la cerisaie”, the title of the label, identifies the cherry tree garden.
The Saumur Blanc Domaine La Renière ‘La Cerisaie’ is a pure expression of Chenin Blanc from vines aged between 6 and 25 years rooted in clay-limestone soils rich in tuffaceous gypsum. Following the harvest, which is done by hand, the grapes are gently pressed and the resulting must undergoes spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks. The subsequent maturation period lasts a few months and takes place on the fine lees always in steel, in order to preserve the varietal aromas and the natural freshness of the Chenin.
In the glass, Domaine La Renière Saumur Blanc ‘La Cerisaie’ presents itself with an inviting straw yellow hue with golden reflections. Delicate and fragrant, the aromatic bouquet is defined by sweet notes of citrus, tropical fruit, and white flowers, strengthened by vibrant mineral puffs. The sip, with great taste-olfactory correspondence, is fresh, agile, and balanced, with a harmonious and mineral finish. A Chenin capable of embodying the most typical and direct style of the variety, to be paired with a wide range of dishes such as fresh cheeses, various pastas and risottos, seafood dishes, and not overly flavorful white meats.