Château Yvonne's Saumur Blanc is one of the most underrated whites in the Loire
This is the kind of Champagne that drinks less like a simple aperitif and more like a serious house blend built on patience and cellar time
rocky soils force vines to struggle for sustenance
When the DOCG expanded the boundaries of the historic Gabutti vineyard to include what he considered inferior soil
The wine is fermented with native yeast and aged ~12 months in 600L neutral oak
2024 Pierre-Olivier Garcia, Aloxe-Corton Rouge, Les Valozieres Producer_Emrich-Schonleber Château Yvonne's Saumur Blanc isDomaine Pierre Olivier Garcia is a rising estate based in Nuits Saint Georges, founded in 2016 and known for its meticulous, low intervention approach to winemaking. This wine is made from Pinot Noir grown in the Les Valozires vineyard, a respected Premier Cru site located at the northern end of the Aloxe Corton appellation. In the glass, it displays distinct notes of red cherry, wild strawberry, and subtle earthy spice, supported by a firm, well