Taste
Rounder,richer,nutty;green apple,tropical fruit,fresh palate
- BrandArnaud Lambert
- CountryFrance
- RegionLoire Valley
- TypeWhite Wine
- Size750ml
- ABV 13.5%
- Aging Concrete aged
- SKU 210000049202
Grapes & winemaking
- Grapes
- Chenin Blanc;percentage unspecified
- Farming
- Organically farmed — Estate farming since2009;applies2021
Certified organic vineyards;certifier unspecified — All estate vineyards certified2012;applies2021
Biodynamically farmed — Estate biodynamic approach since2018;applies2021 - Aging
- 20 months barrel and concrete tank
Lambert’s Saumur “Rue” is 100% Chenin Blanc planted between 1970-1995 at 60-80m on white tuffeau limestone bedrock with a topsoil of 25cm of sand, 10cm of clay. It faces south/southwest and is the warmest Chenin Blanc vineyard in Lambert’s Brézé range.
La Rue has undergone 20 months in barrel and concrete tank, making for a rounder, richer profile. With an almost nutty vibrancy, the fruit helps balance the wine. Green apple and tropical fruit notes make the palate enjoyably fresh. This is a very impressive and engaging wine. While it will develop and gain complexity with time, it is already so enjoyable.