{"title":"Domaine Guiberteau","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDomaine Guiberteau, a benchmark for Saumur's great terroirs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRomain Guiberteau, returning to the family estate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint-Just-sur-Dive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, south of Saumur, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine Guiberteau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has been managed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRomain Guiberteau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e since \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Then a law student, he decided to return to the family vineyards and produced his first bottles the following year, supported in his early days by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNady Foucault of Clos Rougeard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The estate now extends over several communes in the Saumur region, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrézé, Bizay, Montreuil-Bellay, and Saint-Just-sur-Dive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with some vines over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Only two grape varieties are cultivated: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChenin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the whites and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the reds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrézé and limestone at the heart of the estate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn essential part of Guiberteau's identity is found on the famous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrézé hill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where the family has owned vines since the 1950s. Here, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclay-limestone soils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etuffeau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e give the Chenins the tension, depth, and saline finish that have become the estate's signature. Other plots, particularly in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBizay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontreuil-Bellay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allow Romain to work with different expressions of Saumur, in both white and red. The vineyard is managed using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eorganic farming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, without herbicides or pesticides, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emanual harvests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and significant attention paid to soil life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnadorned Chenins and Cabernet Francs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the cellar, Romain Guiberteau continues the work done in the vineyard: fermentations are natural, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewithout added exogenous yeasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, then the wines are aged in tanks, foudres, or barrels depending on the terroirs and cuvées. Wines like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine Blanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLe Bourg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or the Brézé parcel selections show straight, deep, and particularly saline Chenins, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine Rouge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes Chapaudaises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offer a refined and fresh interpretation of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Precise and vibrant wines, with a lot of energy and, above all, a real ability to express the different terroirs of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaumur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"les-chapaudaises-2019-magnum-domaine-guiberteau","title":"Les Chapaudaises 2019 Magnum - Domaine Guiberteau","description":"\u003cp\u003e👨🏼🌾Red Wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eDomaine Guiberteau\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single-parcel Cabernet Franc cuvée from the Chapaudaises terroir, in Bizay, where old vines plunge their roots into the calcareous soils of Saumur. For the 2019 vintage, the wine combines a beautiful fruit ripeness with all the freshness Romain Guiberteau seeks in his reds: black cherry, blackcurrant, spices, violet, and a more earthy touch that begins to appear with evolution. The palate is deep, structured by fine tannins and a mineral framework that provides great length. In Magnum, the wine evolves even more slowly and retains a superb reserve of freshness. A bottle to open for a large gathering with a cut of beef, or to quietly continue its journey in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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: 2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e Alcohol Content: 13.5°\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Guiberteau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57423381365111,"sku":"GUIBERTEAULC19MAG","price":113.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/d441464ae88f8a920a3f21c43236dd05.png?v=1788159652"},{"product_id":"domaine-rouge-2024-domaine-guiberteau","title":"Domaine Rouge 2024 - Domaine Guiberteau","description":"\u003cp\u003e👨🏼🌾Red Wine produced by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eDomaine Guiberteau\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 100% Cabernet Franc that perfectly encapsulates what we love about Guiberteau: fruit, freshness, and a true expression of Saumur's limestone terroirs, without seeking power at all costs. The grapes are hand-harvested then vinified with indigenous yeasts, with a gentle touch to preserve the vibrancy of the grape variety. The 2024 offers cherry, raspberry, and violet notes, with a slight peppery and fresh vegetal touch that immediately recalls Cabernet Franc. The palate is elegant, juicy, with fine tannins and a very salivating chalky finish. The kind of Saumur red that works just as well lightly chilled with a charcuterie board as it does with a beautiful grilled meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e Alcohol Content: 12°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Guiberteau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57423381397879,"sku":"GUIBERTEAUDO24","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/7ce387aa079480708610445d6e00d897.png?v=1788159661"},{"product_id":"domaine-blanc-2022-magnum-domaine-guiberteau","title":"Domaine Blanc 2022 Magnum - Domaine Guiberteau","description":"\u003cp\u003e👨🏼🌾White wine produced by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eDomaine Guiberteau\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRomain Guiberteau's Saumur Chenin from the 2022 vintage, more sun-kissed and especially in a Magnum format that should allow it to evolve calmly. The grapes come from several plots of the estate, on terroirs where limestone plays a central role, with fermentations using indigenous yeasts and an aging process that seeks precision rather than demonstration. We find notes of pear, ripe lemon, and white fruits, with a more ample palate than in cooler vintages but always caught by a beautiful mineral tension. A few years in the bottle are already starting to bring more depth to the wine. A very nice format to put in the middle of the table, or to forget for a few more years in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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: 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e Alcohol content: 12.5°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Guiberteau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57423381430647,"sku":"GUIBERTEAUDO22MAG","price":67.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/df3cafcc0c2af01bb1a471f325984c3a.png?v=1788159667"},{"product_id":"le-bourg-2024-domaine-guiberteau","title":"Le Bourg 2024 - Domaine Guiberteau","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾White Wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eDomaine Guiberteau\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA great Chenin cuvée from the estate, sourced from a parcel located in Brézé, on the famous tufa limestone soils that make the area so unique. Le Bourg shows a profound yet particularly refined facet of Chenin: ripe citrus, pear, white flowers and an almost chalky freshness that runs through the entire palate. The winemaking is low-intervention, with indigenous yeasts and a long aging process that allows the wine time to settle. The 2024 retains a lot of momentum, with precise substance, beautiful tension, and a fresh, persistent finish. A great white Saumur, already very good at the table, but clearly built to spend a few years in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119);font-size: 13px;font-weight: 500\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e Alcohol Content: 12.5°\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Guiberteau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57423381463415,"sku":"GUIBERTEAULBO24","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/18a5efb7e9d17d7aa81c2f844615ae12.png?v=1788159673"},{"product_id":"domaine-blanc-2025-domaine-guiberteau","title":"Domaine Blanc 2025 - Domaine Guiberteau","description":"\u003cp\u003e👨🏼🌾White wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eDomaine Guiberteau\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Saumur Chenin that offers a beautiful introduction to Romain Guiberteau's style. Sourced from several plots on the limestone soils of Saumur, the wine is fermented with indigenous yeasts and then aged with great precision to preserve all the energy of the grape varietal. In this 2025 vintage, we find a young and vibrant Chenin, with notes of citrus, fresh apple, and white flowers, with that chalky texture that extends well on the palate. It is crisp, salivating, with enough body never to be lean. A white wine to drink now with oysters, grilled fish, or a Loire goat cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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: Chenin\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e Alcohol Content: 13°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Guiberteau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57423381561719,"sku":"GUIBERTEAUDO25","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/dca5af2acf0df3a471e54c00dfd17991.png?v=1788159680"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.mareehaute.vin\/en-eu\/collections\/domaine-guiberteau.oembed","provider":"Marée Haute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}