Wine Tasting with the Winemaker at Domaine Beaumont Distré-Saumur
This is an immersive experience of wine, craft, and passion. Together with Gérald, a bilingual English-French winemaker, enjoy a vineyard visit, a wine tasting of 9 w...
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In the glass
Palate: rich, mineral
A dry Chenin of body, richness and minerality from deep clay-limestone, in the estate wording.
What it pairs with
- Loire pike with beurre blanc Named by the estate. Body and minerality cope with the richness of the butter sauce.More wines for fish →
- Roast veal Rich, mineral Chenin suits a delicate roast.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Goat cheese Chenin acidity suits a young chèvre.More wines for lamb →
History
Argile is Château du Hureau's dry Saumur blanc from the plots Entre Deux Voies, Les Gruches and Saint Vincent on deep clay-limestone, with vines averaging 30 years and yields kept to 30 to 40 hl/ha. The estate has farmed organically since 2005.
- 2005Château du Hureau begins organic farming
Facts
- Producer
- Château du Hureau · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chenin Blanc
- Classification
- Saumur AOC
- Oak
- Pressed, fermented in vat with indigenous yeasts, then 6 to 12 months in vat and barrel
- Organic
- ECOCERT
Frequently asked about Saumur Blanc Argile
What does Saumur Blanc Argile taste like?
The estate describes a dry white with body, richness and minerality, from deep clay-limestone soils.
What food pairs with Saumur Blanc Argile?
The estate pairs it with Loire pike served with a beurre blanc, saying the dish copes well with the wine body, richness and minerality.
What grapes are in Saumur Blanc Argile?
It is Chenin Blanc, from deep clay-limestone plots with vines averaging 30 years, labelled Saumur AOC.
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