2021 Arnaud Lambert Chateau de Breze Clos David Monopole, Saumur Blanc

From: Loire Valley, FranceVarietal: Chenin Blanc Taste: On the nose, a symphony of ripe fruits (green apple, white peach, quince), minerality, and subtle flintiness. Its aromatic profile opens with sweet lime and Meyer lemon, woven with threads of exotic spices and a hint of flint that encapsulates the essence of the limestone-rich soils of its origin. The palate mirrors the complex nose with the addition of a rich lemon curd flavor. The initial taste can feel overwhelming, but this quickly gives way to a gentle but persistent acidity that provides an undercurrent of freshness, balancing the aromatic complexity. Contrary to wines from warmer sites, the 2019 Clos David's cool-climate origin shines through without tropical or overly ripe fruit flavors, which lets the terroir's unique characteristics take center stage.The wine's texture is a dream, flowing with an elegant, refined body that envelops the palate. The finish is long and satisfying, echoing citrus and mineral tones while whis