Saumur blanc Clin d'Oeil

Clin d'Oeil, the discovery brand for Loire appellations.

Presentation

The vintage
High Environmental Value from the 2021 vintage
Location
This cuvée is the fruit of the work of a winegrower.
The vines are located in the commune of Candes Saint Martin, on a plot of 2 hectares.
Planted on a slight slope facing north-east, the vines produce a chiselled and fresh wine.
Terroir
The vines are planted on a clay-limestone soil from the Cretaceous period located on the Côte Turonienne, also called "Côte des blancs".
In the vineyard
The plots are selected at the approach of the harvest, in August and September, for their ability to offer grapes rich in aromas. The harvest is carried out at the beginning of October, when the grapes reach advanced maturity. Machine harvesting is carried out early in the morning to take advantage of the morning freshness and to preserve the maximum aromatic potential of the grapes.
Winemaking
Gentle pneumatic pressing to extract the best juice from the grapes.
Vinification in stainless steel tanks at low temperature (18°C) so that the fermentation can reveal the maximum aromatic potential of the juice.
Ageing
Racking at the end of fermentation and maturing in stainless steel tanks on fine lees for 6 to 9 months.
Varietal
Chenin blanc : 100%
Specifications
Haute Valeur Environnementale

Advice

Serving
Serve chilled (8-10°C).
Visual appearance
Pale gold colour with brilliant reflections.
At nose
Intense aromas of peach, lemon and lychee mixed with a delicious fruitiness.
On the palate
Freshness and roundness accompanied by delicate lemon and mentholated notes.
Food pairings
It will accompany shellfish and crustaceans, fish (pikeperch with white butter, grilled sea bream), white meats (chicken with pineapple, curry), cheeses (comté, reblochon), goat's cheeses (Valençay, Saint Maure de Touraine) and tangy desserts (lemon tart...).