Château de la Durandiere Saumur Blanc 2019Varietal: Chenin Blanc

Aged 18 months in barrel (35% new)

The 2016 vintage is the perfect balance among elegance

Bob and Alex Phillips

Hubert and Laurent ventured into this zone during the period of uncertainty following Romain’s death

Winter was warmer than average with some rain in February while budding was regular during the first week of April

the wine is aged from 18 to 24 months in French oak barrels

He bought his estate in 1990

The first vines were planted here in 1989 in a clearing within the oak savannah

with a russet edge

Colour: Straw yellow

and bit of Riesling for freshness—fermented in stainless and aged large barrel with extended lees contact

“Alexander Valley fruit provides the backbone for this expressive Cabernet Sauvignon