2018 Clos de l'Ecotard Saumur Blanc La Haie Nardin
Loire Valley, France
Expressive and aromatic Chenin Blanc from one of Saumur's smallest but brightest stars.
$72.00
Out of Stock
Three white Saumurs are produced with the desire to carve magnificent sleek Chenins, stripped of all artifice... these whites are already among the greatest in Saumur.
La Revue du Vin de France
About The Wine
Le Haie Nardin is a one-hectare lieu-dit of 50-year-old vines on sandy clay over limestone on the Courchamps plateau. It's this sandier soil composition that Michel Chevre credits for the expressive and aromatic nature of this particular release.
Whilst far from entry level this is the most approachable of Chevre's three wines, it has a lovely open knit texture and seamless acidity, the fruit is ripe and expressive and the finish long and saline.
Terrific tension and balance. A really great introduction to a producer who will go far.
About Clos de l'Ecotard
Clos de l'Ecotard is a tiny Saumur Domaine comprising of just three wines from three organically and biodynamically farmed hectares in limestone-rich Courchamps. Michel Chevre, the vigneron behind this Saumur gem, was right hand man to Thierry Germain at Domaine Roches Neuves from 1992- 2017 and can be fairly credited for his major contributions to the meteoric rise of that estate. When Chevre bid farewell to his old friend to go it alone Clos de l'Ecotard was born.
Chevre's work in his simple winery is strictly lo-fi and his mantra is ‘The less work I do the happier I am'. These are wines from great plots that have been farmed with dedication and vinified with careful reserve.
Cool, ripe, textural and energetic it seems a foregone conclusion that this producer is only just getting started.
Clos de L'Ecotard, Saumur
From The Importer
In just its' second release, this is a splendidly controlled and taut Chenin that opens with layers of minerality, salinity and a hint of spice, and progresses through ripe citrus, green apple and preserved lemon fruit. It's an impressive gateway to the wines of this producer, with terrific balance in the mouth and a long sapid finish.
Blend : Chenin Blanc (100%)
Closure : Cork
Drink Until : 2032
Bottle Size : 750ml
Saumur, Loire Valley, France
Critic Reviews
"From vines averaging 50 years old on the clayey sand soils topping tuff rock, the 2018 Saumur Blanc La Haie Nardin displays an intense straw-yellow color and opens with intense and elegant fruit on a mineral background. Vinified in 25-hectoliter foudres from Austria for nine months, this is a full-bodied, finessed and salty-piquant Chenin with a compact and tensioned structure, a sustainable mineral finish and fine tannins. This is another Best Buy Saumur by Thibaud Chevré."- Stephan Reinhardt (The Wine Advocate)
Delivery is Free for any order of $99 or more, or just $10 for any orders less than $99. There is no minimum order quantity and you can order in any combination you like. Make your perfect mixed pack!
Estimated Delivery Times for each postcode can be viewed here.
Authority to Leave and other delivery instructions can be left in the ‘SPECIAL REQUESTS’ box during checkout. The 'SPECIAL REQUESTS' box can be found on the here page before the final checkout page.
Warehouse Pickupis available from our Sydney warehouse in Ultimo, 2007. Just select Local Pickup at checkout. We are open 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
Our Heat Policy can be viewed here. If you would like us to hold dispatch of your order for milder weather please leave instructions to do so in the 'SPECIAL REQUESTS' box found on the cart page before the final checkout. We are happy to hold it for as long as you like. All orders are fully insured so you can buy with full confidence that these tasty beverages will get to you in tip-top shape.
Returns are free for 100 days after purchase. You can view the conditions of our return policy here
For any other shipping related inquiries, please see our helpful FAQ, email us at hello@differentdrop.com or call us on 02 8376 8775..
Do I have to order in dozens? No, please mix it up! You can order wines in any quantity and variation you like. You can order 1 bottle or 50. We challenge you to make the ultimate mixed pack of wine!
Are there volume discounts? No, our pricing is designed to be the best in market already - no marking up and then discounting down! For very large orders (weddings, etc) we are open to negotiating though. Just give us a call.
Do we price match? Yes, within reason. Everyday low & consistent pricing is something we strongly believe in. We want our customers to feel confident they are always getting the best price. If you see a price lower somewhere else let us know and we'll consider matching it. We'll even retrospectively issue you store credit if you have already purchased from us but you see a lower price somewhere later on. Our price match policy can be seen here.
Can coupons and discounts be stacked? No, only one discount or coupon can be applied to an order at once.
I am trying to add more of a wine to my cart but it won’t let me? This means we are running low on stock of that wine. So for example, if the website will only allow you to add 3 bottles and no more, then that is all we have of that particular wine. The good news is we may be able to order more for you. Just contact us on 02 8376 8775 or hello@differentdrop.com and we'll organise the additional quantity for you.
Does Different Drop have a physical store? No. Just an a warehouse/office. We occasionally do events however, so sign up to our newsletter or follow us on instagram to stay in the loop.
Can I special order a wine you do not sell? If it’s doable, then we’ll make it happen. Just contact us directly via phone, chat or email and we’ll find out for you right away. Please note that in most cases special orders such as these will need to be in full case lots (6 or 12 bottles).
More FaQs: here
Sign up for the latest news & special offers
No spam, just the good stuff!