2024 Brendan Stater-West Saumur Blanc, Loire Valley, France
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ABOUT THE WINE
Made from 100% Chenin Blanc, this cuvée comes from organically farmed vineyards in Saumur, grown on classic tuffeau limestone soils. The 2024 vintage offered a cool, even growing season that preserved freshness and aromatic detail. Grapes are harvested by hand, then gently pressed and fermented with native yeasts in neutral barrels. The wine ages on its lees without bâtonnage, and malolactic fermentation is intentionally blocked to retain acidity and focus.
On the nose, it shows citrus peel, crisp orchard fruit, and crushed stone, with a hint of white tea. The palate is lean and linear, with a textured, mineral core and a saline lift on the finish. It’s a natural match for oysters, Loire goat cheese, or roasted root vegetables.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Brendan Stater-West is an Oregon-born sommelier turned winemaker based in Saumur. After working under Romain Guiberteau, he established his own label, producing small quantities of Chenin Blanc that emphasize purity, restraint, and site transparency. With organic farming, native yeasts, and minimal intervention in the cellar, his wines are known for their elegance, structure, and sense of place.
Details:
| Grape(s) | Chenin Blanc |
| Farming | Organic |