2020 Domaine Arnaud Lambert "Clos de la Rue" Saumur Blanc, Brézé, Loire Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE Distinctive and expressive on the nose with notes of apricot, orange zest, wool, smoke, iodine & wood. Powerful salinity. On the palate, it is medium bodied and firm with impressive density. Concentrated fruit & bright acidity. A balanced wine that shows a thoughtful oak regime. Showcases a lush character and strong minerality, making for a beautiful savory styled wine that is both a delight to sip on its own and as a pairing

Emma got her foot in the door in the hospitality industry there

or the plateau next to the church of Parnay overlooking the Loire River

These vineyards benefit from cooler climates

Soils are clay and pebble

and the benchmark Sancerre Rouge

or Mission

drained the land

The south-facing vineyard spans 76 hectares (188 acres) on three different gravel banks

The G of Château Guiraud is the Dry White produced from the vines of the Premier Grand Cru

long managed by the legendary and larger-than-life Bernd Philippi

The 2021 growing season was warmer than average in the Willamette Valley

Yves went down to the Rhone valley to spend time with his brother