Domaine L'Austral - Saumur Blanc "Amandiers" 2021

The Amandiers is energetic and tense on the palate, a gorgeous representation of Chenin Blanc.

In the heart of Puy-Notre-Dame, Saumur, L’Austral has brought a new perspective with Australian influence to Loire Valley wines. The vines of the Amandiers parcel were planted in 1990. In 2016, the chance to start their own domaine occured through the lovely Françoise & Philippe Gourdon of Château Tour Grise, who allowed them to lease out and take over 4 ha of vines that have been grown biodynamically for 20 years. The Amandiers parcel has vines planted in 1990 to 1991.

Amandiers is a 60 year old parcel on the tuffeau, it always has such a beautiful salinity that's very particular to this parcel. Pretty notes on the nose of white fruits, pear, fresh apple, sweet spices, an evocation of crumble. Energetic and tense on the palate which demonstrates a nice material comfort. Chenin Blanc