Domaine Guiberteau “Brézé” – Saumur, Loire Valley (Chenin Blanc)
One of the Loire Valley’s most revered white wines, Brézé from Domaine Guiberteau is a masterclass in precision, tension, and limestone-driven finesse. Sourced from the iconic hill of Brézé - home to some of France’s greatest terroirs for Chenin Blanc - this cuvée combines razor-sharp minerality with extraordinary depth and ageing potential.
The nose is pure and focused, offering citrus peel, green apple, quince, and white flowers layered with crushed stone, saline notes, and a whisper of hazelnut from long, gentle élevage. On the palate, Brézé is electric: tight, chiseled acidity wrapped around concentrated fruit, remarkable texture, and a long, linear, chalky finish that seems to hum with energy.
Grape variety: Chenin Blanc
Style: Tense, mineral, age-worthy Loire white from a legendary terroir
Drink window: 2026–2040+
Perfect for: Fine seafood, scallops, aged goat cheese, delicate poultry dishes, or long-term cellaring
Profound, crystalline, and unmistakably shaped by the limestone of Brézé - Guiberteau “Brézé” stands among the most compelling Chenin Blancs produced anywhere in the world.
Technical notes from the producer:
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Vineyard Size: 1.07 ha (2.64 ac)
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Varietal: Chenin Blanc
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Vine Age: Planted in 1933 and 1952
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Terroir: From two plots in Brézé, sandy-clay soils over soft limestone bedrocks.
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Viticulture: Organic (AB, 2007), 5,500 vines/ha.
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Vinification: Sorted in the vineyards, pressed with whole clusters, ambient yeast fermentation, blocked malolactic conversion, aged for 15-18 months on the lees in demi-muids and/or barrels (new and 1-2 years old), blended and aged for an additional few months in steel tanks, filtered.
