Arnaud Lambert Saumur Blanc Midi 2023

What is this wine? Arnaud Lambert is one of the Loire Valley’s brightest stars, making precise, terroir-driven Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc from Saumur and Brézé. The Midi bottling is a Saumur Blanc made from Chenin grown on limestone and tuffeau soils around Brézé. Vinified in stainless steel and neutral oak, it shows Lambert’s hallmark clarity and balance. The 2023 vintage in the Loire produced whites with freshness, aromatic lift, and excellent tension. Why get this wine? Lambert’s wines have become benchmarks for Saumur, and Midi is one of the best introductions to his style: clean, mineral, and expressive, offering superb value for fans of Chenin Blanc. It captures the vibrancy of the grape while remaining highly versatile at the table. What does this wine taste like? Fresh pear, quince, and citrus with notes of white flowers, honeycomb, and chalky minerality. Medium-bodied, crisp, and elegant with a long, saline finish. When should you drink this wine? Best now through 2028