Domaine de Fiervaux Les Écobues Saumur Chenin Blanc

Key characteristics:

Domaine de Fiervaux Les Écobues Saumur Chenin Blanc is an exquisite expression of its Loire Valley origins, showcasing the renowned complexity of the Chenin Blanc grape, also known as Pineau Blanc de la Loire. This wine offers an unmistakable territorial profile, characterized by vibrant citrus and mentholated notes, leading to a wonderfully defined palate where freshness and acidity harmoniously converge.

Tasting Notes:

• Variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
• Appearance: Bright straw yellow.
• Aroma: The nose expresses an olfactory profile of unmistakable territorial origin, all played on citrus notes, grapefruit and lemon, and mentholated hints followed by scents of chamomile, hay and white peach.
• Taste: Elegant, fine, wonderfully defined also in the mouth, where freshness and acidity chase each other until a soft and long finish.
• Region: Saumur, Loire Valley, France. The vineyards benefit from a distinctive argilo-calcaire (clay-limestone) and schist terroir, prominently featuring the region’s characteristic tuffeau soil, a porous sedimentary rock that imparts unique minerality. The climate is temperate maritime, with local hills influencing a more continental character further from the Loire River.
• Pairing: Throughout the meal, this Saumur Blanc is enhanced with simple and fresh fish-based dishes, such as tuna tartare, sushi, sashimi, smoked trout and oysters.

Overall impression:

This Saumur Chenin Blanc offers a delightful balance of aromatic complexity and vibrant palate, culminating in a refreshing and enduring finish that truly captures the essence of its unique terroir.

Extra notes:

• Domaine de Fiervaux is a family estate with a rich history, established in 1890 by Henri Maitreau and carefully nurtured through generations, now overseen by Angélique and Christian Cousin.
• The estate is committed to sustainable viticulture, holding the High Environmental Value (HVE) certification, and is recognized as “Vignerons Indépendants” (Independent Winemakers).
• The winemaking process involves fermentation and a short aging period in concrete tanks, preserving the natural qualities and traditional character of the Chenin Blanc grape.
• Domaine de Fiervaux has been recognized with Gold and Bronze medals at the Concours des Vignerons Indépendants in 2024.