About
Arnaud Lambert Loire Valley, France.
Established: 2009 (some vineyards bought 1990s by his father).
Wine Making Overview: adapted to each site and parcel, spontaneous fermentation and ageing in tank for early drinking wines and ageing in oak (mostly used) for 12-18 months for top whites and reds, some going back into tank for additional 12 months on fine lees before bottling. Some given extra ageing in bottle before release.
Viticulture: Certified organic; in conversion to bio-dynamic.
Vegan Friendly: Yes.
Vineyard Area: 50ha (approx 20ha owned and 20ha leased from Chateau de Breze + 10ha at Montsoreau).
Average Annual Crush: approximately 300 tonnes.
Vineyards: based in Saint Just sur Dive (Saumur)
Saumur St. Cyr en Bourg (numerous vineyards red + white)
Saumur Breze (numerous vineyards both white + red)
Saumur Montsoreau (numerous vineyards mostly red)
Vine Density: 5000/ha.
“TOP 100 PRODUCERS OF FRANCE FOR 2019”
"One of the most talented winemakers in the Loire - he farms his 40 hectares in a method close to biodynamic. His whole range of wines have drive, and are regularly among the best wines in and around Saumur. The whites have remarkable finesse and are extremely delicate. Also, they are chenins that are agreeable young, which is sufficiently rare as to be emphasized. His reds are at the same level. Good vine age counts for a lot, his talent just as much. A benchmark winery!"
— Bettane & Desseauve 2019 - Top 100 Producers of France
NV Cremant de Loire
Vine's age: 70 years
Vine's yield: 45 hl/ha
Grape variety: 100% Chenin
Region: Clay (30 cm) & limestone
Service: 6 - 8 C°
Time of life: 8 years
Wine-making process: Traditional Method.
Matured 6 to 8 month 3 to 5 wines oak barrels. 36 month ageing on lath, zero dosage
2023 Saumur Breze ‘Midi’
Vine's age: 40 years
Vine's yield: 45 hl/ha
Grape variety: 100 % Chenin
Region: Chalk, Sand & Alluvial Depositions
Service: 12 - 14°
Time of life: 6 years
Wine-making process: Cuve
2019 Saumur Breze ‘David’
Vine's age: 40 years
Vine's yield: 45 hl/ha
Grape variety: 100 % Chenin
Region: Craie Limon Moyen Sableux
Service: 12 - 14°
Time of life: 10 years
Wine-making process: Matured 12 months, 50% barrels, 50% cask
2022 Saumur St Cyr en Bourg ‘Perrieres’
Vine's age: 60 years
Vine's yield: 45 hl/ha
Grape variety: 100% Chenin
Region: Clay & Limestone
Service: 12 - 14°C
Time of life: 10 years
Wine-making process: Matured 12 months, 50% barrels, 50% cask
2022 Saumur Champigny ‘Mazurique’ Cab Franc
Vine's age: 40 years
Vine's yield: 45 hl/ha
Grape variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
Region: Sand & Limestone
Service: 14 - 16°
Time of life: 6 years
Wine-making process: Stainless steel and concrete vat
2021 Saumur Champigny ‘Les Terres Rouge’
Vine's age: 45 years
Vine's yield: 45 hl/ha
Grape variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
Region: Craie Limon Argilo Sableux
Service: 14 - 16°
Time of life: 6 years
Wine-making process: Stainless steel
2019 Saumur Breze ‘Clos tue Loup’ Cab Franc
Vine's age: 35 years
Vine's yield: 45 hl/ha
Grape variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
Region: Craie Limon Argileux Sableux
Service: 14 - 16°
Time of life: 8 years
Wine-making process: Matured 12 month, barrels + concrete egg
