Domaine Guiberteau

Brézé Saumur Chenin Blanc

9.3369 ratings
9.3142 pro ratings
Saumur, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France
Chenin Blanc
Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato
Top Notes For
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

Incredible Chenin. Mandarin, sea salt, tart nectarine.

Incredible Chenin. Mandarin, sea salt, tart nectarine.

May 12th, 2024
Peter Sultan

A subtle, elegant, & lithe Chenin from a master. I’m going to say in a closed phase at year 7. The stuffing is there, & the balance is impeccable.

A subtle, elegant, & lithe Chenin from a master. I’m going to say in a closed phase at year 7. The stuffing is there, & the balance is impeccable.

Jan 26th, 2024
Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

9.4

A lot has happened to this wine in one year. A year ago I had to decant it for 1 hr before it was approachable. Now it’s fantastic upon opening. Rich, structured, and profound.

A lot has happened to this wine in one year. A year ago I had to decant it for 1 hr before it was approachable. Now it’s fantastic upon opening. Rich, structured, and profound.

Jun 15th, 2021
boyd

Very reduced but also very good.

Very reduced but also very good.

Jun 10th, 2021
Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.5

A let down compared to the fabulous 2014. Rich on nose and palate with notes of new oak. Lacked the structure and energy of 14.

A let down compared to the fabulous 2014. Rich on nose and palate with notes of new oak. Lacked the structure and energy of 14.

Dec 2nd, 2020
Daniel McGeough

Yummy in my tummy!!

Yummy in my tummy!!

Mar 8th, 2019
Seth Morgen Long

Broker • Arterberry Maresh / Winemaker • Morgen Long

9.3

Quite a bit more wooden and exceptionally denser than I remember this wine. I loved it, but think this Chenin needs time and has much to reveal behind the wood. Hide this away for 10 years. And, I wonder if there are multiple bottlings.

Quite a bit more wooden and exceptionally denser than I remember this wine. I loved it, but think this Chenin needs time and has much to reveal behind the wood. Hide this away for 10 years. And, I wonder if there are multiple bottlings.

Dec 27th, 2018
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.4

Tense, focused, and structured. Reductive style with beautiful potential.

Tense, focused, and structured. Reductive style with beautiful potential.

Sep 15th, 2018
Lee Pitofsky

Clean, refreshing, vibrant with notes of white flowers, lady apple and minerals

Clean, refreshing, vibrant with notes of white flowers, lady apple and minerals

Jun 23rd, 2018
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.2

Wow holy sh*t... like coche dury from samur

Wow holy sh*t... like coche dury from samur

Jun 21st, 2018