Guiberteau Saumur Blanc Clos Des Carmes 2021 event-sold-out H Block is where Arietta

H Block is where Arietta started

working with her husband Goetz Dringenberg in San Biagio della Cima

and polished tannins that suggest years of graceful development ahead

a native red grape of the Cadiz coast all but plowed under in sherry country until Alberto Orte went looking for the last old vines

the 2022 base vintage stands on its own

Guiberteau Saumur Blanc Clos Des Carmes 2021 event-sold-out H Block is where AriettaRomain Guiberteau, trained at the iconic Clos Rougeard, is arguably the leading Chenin Blanc producer in Saumur. The Clos des Carmes is one of three historic clos on the hill of Brez classified as a great Saumur cru by Curnonsky (Maurice Edmond Sailland). Romain's grandfather bought this 2. 6 hectare south facing parcel in 1955. Organic, ambient yeast fermented and aged 18 24 months on the lees in barrel (some new), then rested in steel before a six