2022 Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Blanc RESERVE Merlot berries are fermented with

Merlot berries are fermented with pressed out Shiraz juice

This leads into black volcanic soil over limestone at the bottom of the vineyard

yellow peach

especially at cask strength

and mineral and earth notes appear as the wine opens up

2022 Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Blanc RESERVE Merlot berries are fermented withSaumur, Loire Valley France This 2022 Saumur Blanc from Domaine Guiberteau, crafted from various estate parcels, with one third aged in tanks, one third in vats and one third in used barrels, exhales aromas of lemon oil, sweet spices, orchard fruits and herbs, followed by a medium bodied, sappy and juicy texture and concluding with a long, delicate and saline finish. This is a great effort. 90 points, Yohan Costaing, The Wine Advocate