Domaine Antoine Sanzay - Les Salles Martin Blanc 2021 - Saumur

    Loire • Saumur • White

    180,00€ tax included
    180,00€ tax included
    30,00€ / unit
    Packaging : 6 x 75cl - Carton

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    Description

    • Country Frankrijk
    • Region Loire
    • Appellation Saumur
    • Color White
    • Alcohol 12.5
    • Vintage 2021
    • Grape varieties 100% Chenin

    Located in Varrains, in the heart of the Saumur appellation, Domaine Antoine Sanzay has established itself as one of the leading names in the Loire Valley. This talented winemaker, who transitioned from cooperative member to independent producer, crafts sincere and expressive wines that showcase the limestone and tuffeau soils so typical of the region. The 2021 Les Salles Martin cuvée perfectly embodies this philosophy: a precise, luminous, and remarkably pure white wine. Made from organically grown Chenin Blanc, this wine appeals to discerning wine lovers seeking authenticity, freshness, and a distinctly Loire Valley character.

    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    With its pale yellow robe and silvery highlights, Les Salles Martin 2021 offers a delicate nose of white flowers and lemon zest. On the palate, the attack is lively, supported by an elegant acidity. The saline minerality is fully expressed, balanced by a supple and subtle texture. The finish, persistent and refined, underscores the precision of the Chenin Blanc and reveals the pure character of its terroir.

    Food & wine pairings

    This Saumur white will pair wonderfully with grilled fish, seafood, or even a mature Crottin de Chavignol cheese.
    Producer

    Producer

    The vines of Domaine Antoine Sanzay stretch across limestone terroirs typical of the Saumur region, ideal for the finesse of Chenin Blanc. The "Les Salles Martin" plot rests on tuffeau soil, giving the wine a vibrant minerality and great freshness. Cultivated organically, the vines benefit from rigorous management that preserves the natural balance of the soil, allowing for a faithful expression of the terroir in each vintage.

    Owner and history

    Antoine Sanzay, a self-taught winemaker who has become a rising star in Saumur, took over the reins of the family estate in 1999. A visionary and exacting man, he converted the vineyard to organic farming and meticulously crafts each vintage. His goal: to elevate the Loire Valley terroir with wines that are authentic, vibrant, and distinctive. His pursuit of excellence, combined with great humility, has made Domaine Sanzay a leading name in the Loire Valley.

    Vinification and aging

    Winemaking at Domaine Antoine Sanzay is based on a minimal-intervention approach that respects the raw materials. The juice is fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged on its lees in barrels, without new oak, to preserve the purity of the fruit. For Les Salles Martin 2021, aging lasted several months in demi-muids, giving the wine its silky texture, depth, and an elegant mineral tension that suggests excellent aging potential.

    The team's opinion

    A vibrant, precise and chiseled Loire white, whose mineral energy and floral delicacy perfectly illustrate the talent of Antoine Sanzay.

    • Serving temperature 9-12°C

    • Climax 2023 à 2030

    Wine profile

    • fruity
    • floral
    • complex
    • mineral