Saumur Blanc 'La Haute Cerisaie' Domaine Clo 2021

The Saumur Blanc “La Haute Cerisaie”, produced by Domaine Clo, is a beautiful version of pure Chenin Blanc that allows you to appreciate the freshness and elegance of this famous French grape variety, the absolute protagonist of the whites from the Anjou-Saumur area. It is right in the heart of the Loire Valley that it has found the best pedoclimatic conditions to express itself at the highest levels and to give wines endowed with remarkable expressive energy, which is expressed through rich fruity notes and an overwhelming freshness. A great white, perfect to enjoy in company during the aperitif or during an informal dinner with friends. 

“La Haute Cerisaie” Saumur Blanc from Domaine Clo is a label that originates from a family-run estate, which for more generations has been cultivating vineyards in the Vaudelnay area, right in the center of the Loire Valley vineyard. The property can count on a vineyard area of 25 hectares, planted with the classic grape varieties of the region: Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc, and Gamay. In the countryside, the rules are followedof organic farming, using only sulfur and copper. The ecosystem enjoys rich biodiversity, thanks to the presence of many spontaneous plants and shrubs. The Chenin Blanc vineyards have an average age of about 45 years and are cultivated on loamy and clayey soils, very rich in gypsum, which makes them particularly suitable for white grape varieties. The best bunches selected during the harvest are subjected to a soft pressing, and the free-run must ferments in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Before bottling, the wine ages in steel for 12 months, in order to preserve all its varietal vivacity.

Saumur Blanc “La Haute Cerisaie” from Domaine Clo is a young and lean version of Chenin Blanc, which captivates with its direct and immediate expressiveness. In the glass, it presents a bright straw yellow with brilliant reflections. The bouquet is refined and fragrant with aromas of lime zest, grapefruit, hints of orange blossom and acacia flowers, aromas of Williams pear, of white-fleshed fruit,white, enriched by a fresh spicy touch of ginger. Delicate and with a clear and essential sip, it presents itself on the palate with light and juicy aromas, which anticipate a finish characterized by exuberant mineral freshness.