Chateau Yvonne Saumur Blanc 2021

Samur Blanc “Yvonne” 2021Chateau Yvonne Reg $41.99 The Yvonne Blanc was one of the 2 original cuvées produced at the domaine. Mathieu continued the same high quality work in the vineyard and cellar, but drastically reduced the amount of new oak used for elevage. While most fans of Saumur Blanc know about Brézé, Yvonne Blanc will likely be the first introduction to the whites of La Côte, the exceptional tuffeau terroir along the Loire river in Parnay.- Clay-limestone soils over tuffeau stones- Vines planted 1940s to 2010s- Native yeast fermentation in barrel at cool temperatures for 4 months.- Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally during aging in oak (30% new barrels for 12 months).