Saumur Blanc La Rue
At a Glance
- Size: 2 ha (4.94 ac)
- Variety: Chenin Blanc
- Vine Age: Half planted in 1965, half in 1990
- Terroir: Facing south, sandy soils on clay, soft Turonian limestone bedrock
- Viticulture: Organic (certified), Guyot Poussard pruning
- Vinification: Indigenous yeast fermentation in oak barrels (35% new). Aged for 24 months in barrel, additional 6 months blending and aging in tank.
Additional Info
This vineyard has a yield of 40 hL/ha.