🍇 Saumur Château Yvonne (Dry Chenin Blanc)

An exceptional Chenin: power, complexity and character

This 2003 Saumur Blanc, from Château Yvonne's historic plots in Parnay, is a rich, deep, and very expressive Chenin Blanc. A rare wine now in decline, but imbued with depth.

🔍 Main features:

• Vintage : 2003

• Estate : Château Yvonne – Parnay, on tuff soils of Saumur; organic farming since 1997, taken over in 2007 by Mathieu Vallée, with natural vinification.
  

• Appellation : AOP Saumur (Loire Valley)

• Grape variety : 100% Chenin Blanc

• Terroir : Tuffeau and clay-limestone soils emblematic of the Côte de Parnay.
  

• Vinification & aging : Manual harvest, fermentation in barrels with indigenous yeasts, aging in barrels (partly in new wood), without filtering or fining.
  

• Alcohol content : 14% vol.

👁️ Wine profile:

• To the eye : Deep gold, concentrated, luminous and evolving.
  

• On the nose & in the mouth : Expectations of evolved aromas - richness and power typical of old Chenin, generous texture and dense aroma.
  

• Aging potential : The 2003 vintage is in decline , according to wine monitoring observations; taste it now to appreciate the tertiary nuances.
  

🍽️ Food and Wine Pairings:

Perfect with rich and elaborate dishes such as:

• Foie gras (pan-fried or in a terrine).

• Cream dishes or noble shellfish.

• Low-sugar desserts (thin apple tart, pastries with dried fruit).
  

🕰️ Consumption & Service:

• Serving temperature : Around 12°C, to best reveal the aromas without altering the complexity.
  

• Current phase : This Saumur Château Yvonne 2003 is now in a phase of aromatic decline, but remains full of character — to be enjoyed without delay.
  

🌿 Commitment & Terroir:

Located in Parnay, Château Yvonne is a testament to its authentic terroir and sustainable commitment. The estate cultivates its soil naturally and prioritizes pure winemaking to capture the essence of Chenin Blanc and its places of origin.

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Treat yourself to this Saumur Château Yvonne 2003 , a deep, mature Chenin full of history, ideal for a memorable tasting.

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