2022 Domaine du Collier, Saumur Blanc

Founded in 1999 by Antoine Foucault and Caroline Boireau, Domaine du Collier is located in the commune of Brézé, where the estate continues a long-standing commitment to organic viticulture and low-intervention cellar practices. This wine is made from Chenin Blanc grown on hillside plots where old vines, some reaching 75 years of age, send their roots deep into a mix of clay topsoil and calcium-rich tuffeau subsoil. The resulting wine offers a powerful, mineral-driven profile characterized by distinct notes of citrus, orchard fruit, and a clean, stony earthiness. The 2022 vintage provided the warmth necessary to achieve optimal fruit concentration, ensuring the final wine maintains a vibrant, precise acidity despite its underlying power. With its firm, structural backbone and intense focus, this bottle is a compelling choice for those looking to experience a classically composed Loire white that is built for both immediate enjoyment and extended aging.