{"title":"Alex Martin","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eAlex Martin\u003c\/span\u003e, the new generation of Saumur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eMontreuil-Bellay, a return to family vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontreuil-Bellay\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eAlex Martin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eembodies one of the most promising young figures in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaumur\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evineyard. After several years of training with renowned estates, including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Bobinet\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThierry Michon \u003c\/strong\u003ein Vendée, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos Rougeard\u003c\/strong\u003e, where he held the position of assistant vineyard manager, in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehe decided to launch his own estate by taking over the family vineyards.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe family vineyard spans about twenty hectares, but \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eAlex\u003c\/span\u003e chose to start with a selection of only\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.5 to 3 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e, cultivated using\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eorganic farming\u003c\/strong\u003e. His ambition is to gradually develop a human-scale estate, focused on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esingle-parcel cuvées\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChenin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e, capable of expressing the full diversity of Saumur's limestone and marl terroirs.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eTerroir wines, precise and unadorned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the cellar, \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eAlex Martin\u003c\/span\u003e favors\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003espontaneous fermentations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elong barrel aging\u003c\/strong\u003e, generally between one and two years depending on the cuvées. Each wine is crafted with a low-intervention approach to preserve the personality of the vintage and the expression of the terroir.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom his first vintage,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eAlex Martin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e's wines impress with their\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprecision\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etension\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edepth\u003c\/strong\u003e. His Chenin\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Butte des Rochettes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eperfectly illustrates this philosophy, with a chiseled, mineral, and elegant style. A young signature from Saumur that is already establishing itself as one of the most promising estates of its generation.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saumur-blanc-la-butte-des-rochettes-2024-alex-martin","title":"Saumur Blanc \"La Butte des Rochettes\" 2024 - Alex Martin","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e👨🏼🌾White Wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAlex Martin\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHere's a Chenin as we like them. Both full-bodied and taut, it strikes the right balance between the generosity of the fruit and the freshness of the limestone. You'll find citrus, pear, some white flowers, and a beautiful saline sensation that stretches the finish. It's precise, vibrant, not heavy, with just enough body to accompany a meal. The kind of white that slowly evolves in the glass and makes you want to enjoy the bottle to the last drop.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mareehaute.vin\/collections\/loire\"\u003eLoire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape variety: Chenin \u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2024\u003cbr\u003e⁒Alcohol content: 11.5°\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alex Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57352551039351,"sku":"AMARTINSBLBDR24","price":27.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/25d96d24e4ca1f923a170c88a768cc51.png?v=1785917719"},{"product_id":"saumur-rouge-pouancay-2024-alex-martin","title":"Saumur Rouge \"Pouançay\" 2024 - Alex Martin","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e👨🏼🌾Red Wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAlex Martin\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA Cabernet Franc that gets straight to the point. No showmanship here, just grapes picked at perfect ripeness and winemaking that gives full expression to the terroir. The fruit expresses itself very naturally, with notes of cherry, blackcurrant, violet, and a hint of spice, supported by a juicy, fresh, and incredibly digestible palate. There's that chalky touch characteristic of great Saumur terroirs, which adds length and immediately makes you want to go back for more. A bottle you open without thinking... and often finish quicker than expected.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mareehaute.vin\/collections\/loire\"\u003eLoire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape Variety: Cabernet Franc \u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2024\u003cbr\u003e⁒Alcohol Content: 12°\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alex Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57352551104887,"sku":"AMARTINSRPO24","price":27.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/0219be690d98673e5ae28f9828bfa1d3.png?v=1785917724"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.mareehaute.vin\/en-eu\/collections\/alex-martin.oembed","provider":"Marée Haute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}