L'Amante

AOC Saumur

Information

Vintage year : 2021

Cepage : Chenin 100%

Alcohol by Volume : 13,34%
Volume : 75 cl

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108,00 € (For 6 bottles)

Be 18,00 € per 75cl bottle 20% VAT included

€18.00 per bottle instead of €19.00. Free shipping within mainland France on orders of 3 cases or more (any combination of cuvées). Consistently highly rated, *L'Amante* is the "Signature" white Saumur from our estate, which holds both Organic and HVE3 ("High Environmental Value" Level 3) certifications. Why "*L'Amante*" (the lover)? Because the name rhymes with "*L'Amarante*" (its red Saumur counterpart), because women adore it, and because "*L'Amante*" heralds the arrival of "*Tentation*" (Temptation), its older sister. The 2023 vintage of *L'Amante* was selected as a "Good Wine" (scoring 89/100) by the *Bettane + Desseauve Guide* (upcoming edition, September 2026) and won a Bronze Medal at the *Concours des Grands Vins de France* in Mâcon (2026). Harvested at optimal ripeness, this 100% Chenin cuvée—made from the Loire’s signature grape variety—was vinified and aged following direct pressing in new, 225-liter oak barrels (featuring a special toast profile) crafted from wood sourced in the Loire Valley forests. Generous and powerful, this dry white Saumur is the result of a bold winemaking approach. It displays a yellow hue with subtle golden highlights. The aromatic profile is complex, featuring exotic fruits (pineapple, banana, and lychee), stone fruits (peach and apricot), pome fruits (apple and quince), and citrus (lime), alongside notes of white flowers, tobacco, and black tea. On the palate, it is round and smooth, offering a rich, full-bodied entry followed by refreshing minerality. Fruit flavors and woody notes balance harmoniously, delivering a long, fleshy finish. L'Amante can be enjoyed right now as an aperitif, or paired with fish in sauce, white meat in cream sauce, and cheeses such as goat cheese and cooked-pressed cheeses.

Wine crates quantity:

1