For those less familiar with this rising star, the estate goes back roughly 100 years, but it was only recently that third-generation Romain took the vineyards back under family control in 1996.Romain Guiberteau, the ambitious young producer, set out to make wines that defy convention and embody the very essence of the land. With a background that includes apprenticing under Nady Foucault at the legendary Clos Rougeard, Romain's dedication to his craft is palpable in every bottle he produces. As he himself asserts, "An internship with Clos Rougeard is an internship for life." Romain's mentorship under Nady provided him with an invaluable foundation, propelling his wines to the forefront of the wine world.
 
The Saumur Blanc is sourced from young vines from the Clos des C�rmes and Clos de Guichaux vineyards, as well as old vines from the lower slopes of the Coteaux de Br�z�. Manual harvest; slow, gentle whole bunch pressing. Fermentation with natural yeast in 2-4 year old barriques. Matured in tank until the Spring following the harvest. Light filtration only at bottling. The wine has tremendous personality with beguiling complexity. Notes of bitter yellow fruits, and piercing minerality. Approachable now, but give this time and it will become something of beauty.