2017 Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Blanc Le Clos de Guichaux 1.5L, Loire, France Piedrasassi 100% Espadín (Agave angustifolia)

100% Espadín (Agave angustifolia)

or rather pink (gewurtz) and white (muscat)

were all dry-farmed with minimal intervention

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2017 Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Blanc Le Clos de Guichaux 1.5L, Loire, France Piedrasassi 100% Espadín (Agave angustifolia)Size: 1. 6 ha (3. 95 ac) Variety: Chenin Blanc Vine Age: Planted in 2003 Terroir: Located in Bizay, silt and sand soils on relatively soft limestone bedrock Viticulture: Organic. Pruning method is Guyau Val de Loire. Grapes are harvested by hand and carefully sorted in the vineyard. Vinification: Gentle whole cluster pressing, no chaptalization, indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged for 9 months in older oak barrels (2 to 4 years).