Chai de la Dive Saumur Blanc Les Moulins 2025

Chai de la Dive Saumur Blanc Les Moulins 2025$23. 99 on 6+ bottles (use code 6saves2) Chia de la Dive is the name of the negociant project founded by Romain Guiberteau, Brendan Stater West, Alex Crochet, and Arnaud Laplanche. This cuve was initially created for vineyards undergoing organic certification. It has since evolved into an entry level option featuring purchased grapes and grapes from young vines. This initiative reflects a growing commitment to the local organic farming community by

It pairs exceptionally well with slow-braised meats

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The 2023 Blanc de Blancs has a textbook nose of Mediterranean sparkling with notes of aromatic herbs

The 2021 Corte Volponi Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore is a testament to the rich winemaking heritage of the Valpantena valley

Liquore delle Sirene Americano Bianco NV

Zesty acidity keeps the mouth watering through the long and gently structured finale as nuances of mint and exotic spice linger over a coating of black-tea-like tannins

Aged for nearly 15 months in barrel before several weeks in stainless steel prior to late January bottling

Winemaking: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness and fruitiness

like one hundred years ago

The palate is medium-bodied with a little more body than the Village

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I imagine a touch of dosage might have softened the wine a bit