{"product_id":"domaine-des-closiers-saumur-champigny-les-trezellieres-2021","title":"Domaine des Closiers Saumur-Champigny 'Les Trezellieres' 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine des Closiers Saumur-Champigny 'Les Trezellieres' 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaumur-Champigny, Loire Valley\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThe “Trezellières cuvée” comes from the oldest Cabernet Franc vines from a single parcel farmed biodynamically on the highest elevation slopes in the village of Parnay, known for its top Cabernet Franc vineyards. The limestone soils there contribute to the wine’s finesse and gorgeous density. Aged for an additional year (24 months total) in barrels (only 10-20% new), \u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eit rivals any red produced in the Loire Valley today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e All three reds, including even the entry-level Closiers, share the velvety textural character that Nady achieved at Clos Rougeard.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoils:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eLimestone soils on the highest slope above Parnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDestemmed, sold soak pre-fermentation, up to 1 month of maceration\/fermentation in stainless steel tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery gentle extractions with pumpovers only every 2 or 3 days, natural yeast fermentations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged for 24 months in oak, 30% new light toast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 pts Robert Parker Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Trezellières is sleek yet understated and would be opulent if not for a belt of citrus-like acidity that provides focus. This is refreshing and clear like mineral water, with pure blackcurrant fruit meeting a vanilla note from quality oak. Round and curvy, I love its freshness and ripeness without heaviness. Length and line are all there. This is good stuff.  - By Rebecca Gibb, MW on August 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker Wine Advocate: \u003c\/strong\u003eDomaine des Closiers, located in Parnay, in the heart of the Saumur Champigny appellation, is an ambitious new producer in Saumur. The new owner, the studied enologist, then computer engineer and co-founder of one of the biggest business consulting companies in the world, Anatole de la Brosse, returned to wine at almost 50 years old and has sold out his production quickly in France yet hasn’t opened up much export yet. He currently converts the former domaine, whose terroirs he believes \"are great\" to organic viticulture, with the assistance of technical consultant Michel Chevré. Also, Nady Foucault, former owner of the iconic Clos Rougeard, is consulting for him. The estate covers 15 hectares in the commune of Parnay, where they are located on the hillside. Rooting in clay-limestone soils, the vines average 35 years of age. About 95% of the vineyard is planted in Cabernet Franc in the Saumur Champigny AOC. The domaine also has a few plots of Chenin, which are used to produce the Saumur Blanc. Heavy investments have been made as well: the soil is now worked to avoid the use of chemicals; a new sorting table makes it possible to select the best fruits and to eliminate all the undesirable elements; a new destemmer scrapes the grapes without damaging them, which improves the quality of the maceration; a new 30-hectoliter pneumatic press gently presses the grapes; gravity is used instead of pumps; and the tanks are thermo-regulated for perfect control. No chemicals are added during the whole process except for small quantities of sulfur dioxide. The first three wines I tasted, two 2020s and one 2019, represent a promising start for this rejuvenated domaine with five generations of history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loire Valley Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44082924126342,"sku":"AD43249-WS21","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/closierstrezelieresNEW.png?v=1763965839","url":"https:\/\/www.winesolutions.com\/products\/domaine-des-closiers-saumur-champigny-les-trezellieres-2021","provider":"Wine Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}