Domaine du Collier 2021 Saumur Blanc La Charpentrie February Because it’s brewed with Aramasa

Because it’s brewed with Aramasa yeast

Explosive nose with botrytis scents soaring out of the glass

Those were the days before celebrity winemakers started churning out over-ripe zins with no acidity and 15%-17% alcohol that tasted like alcoholic blackberry syrup from the local IHOP

The mouth is rich

foie gras and fresh fruit tarts

Domaine du Collier 2021 Saumur Blanc La Charpentrie February Because it’s brewed with AramasaAnd now, the Grand Cru of Loire Valley Red and White Grand Crus: Domaine du Colliers Charpentrie! La Charpentrie is a single vineyard Chenin Blanc from Brz in Saumur, grown on limestone rich tuffeau soils and vinified with minimal intervention. The 2021 vintage in a break from the excessively hot vintages immediately before and after, is classically styled, highlighting the wines intense mineral expression with mouth watering freshness and tension.