2022 Brendan Stater-West Saumur Blanc "L'Ardillon", Loire Valley, France
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ABOUT THE WINE
L'Ardillon is crafted from 100% Chenin Blanc sourced from organically farmed parcels in Saumur, grown on classic tuffeau limestone soils. The 2022 vintage brought moderate ripeness and strong natural acidity, ideal for Brendan Stater-West’s precise, mineral-focused style. Grapes are hand-harvested, then gently pressed and fermented with native yeasts in used barrels, followed by aging on the lees for added complexity.
This cuvée reveals subtle aromatics—pear skin, lemon balm, white tea, and flint—with a palate that is linear and saline, marked by freshness rather than opulence. The wine is vinified without malolactic fermentation or excessive oak influence, maintaining a cool, stony character and firm structure.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Brendan Stater-West, a former sommelier from Oregon, has quickly earned acclaim in the Loire Valley for his focused, mineral-driven Chenin Blancs. Based in Saumur and mentored by Romain Guiberteau, he produces wines from limestone-rich soils with a hands-off, transparent approach—organic farming, native yeast fermentations, and aging in neutral barrels. His wines are known for their quiet energy, precision, and sense of place, with L'Ardillon offering a more accessible, early-drinking lens into his refined style.
Details:
| Grape(s) | Chenin Blanc |
| Farming | Organic |