Guiberteau Saumur Blanc Clos Des Carmes 2021 event-sold-out one of Pomerol's most legendary

one of Pomerol's most legendary and elusive estates

the 2022 base vintage stands on its own

Thibaud Boudignon's Savennieres and Anjou Chenin rank among the best in the world

built on the 2022 base

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

Guiberteau Saumur Blanc Clos Des Carmes 2021 event-sold-out one of Pomerol's most legendaryRomain 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