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Domaine des Sanzay, Loire Valley


Saumur Blanc Les Bazilles


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A single vineyard Chenin Blanc of 40 year old vines planted on limestone on a hill overlooking the Loire River in Montsoreau, done in stainless steel. Orchard fruit and wet stone aromas, medium bodied and dry with an almost waxy texture and zingy acidity.

Domaine des Sanzay has an amazing range of wines from the town of Saumur using primarily Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc. The clay on limestone soil provides wines that are light on their feet with good intensity and acidity. Louis and Julienne founded the estate in 1880 and it is now run by Didier and Celine. Their 28 hectare domaine is maintained with minimal plowing and indigenous yeasts used during fermentation. Officially organic starting with the 2019 vintage, but in reality, their farming practices changed little to meet the certification as their house is in the vineyards they always farmed as gently as possible.