Domaine des BaumardQuarts de Chaume 2012 (Half Bottle)

Product code: 18327
£33.50 inc VAT
Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Loire
Type
Alcohol
Alcohol: 12%
Volume
Volume: 375 ml
Grape
Grape: Chenin Blanc
Grape: 100% Chenin Blanc
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Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Loire
Type
Alcohol
Alcohol: 12%
Volume
Volume: 375 ml
Grape
Grape: Chenin Blanc
Grape: 100% Chenin Blanc

Product Notes

Domaine des Baumard Quarts de Chaume is a remarkable French wine characterised by its immense depth and complexity. Hailing from the acclaimed Loire Valley, it exhibits a lush yet finely balanced sweetness, complemented by nuances of tropical fruits and honey. This wine is an exquisite representation of Chenin Blanc grapes, cultivated meticulously to produce a distinctive minerality and acidity. The underlying creaminess in taste marks an elegant finish, making it a delight to savour. Perfect for special occasions, Domaine des Baumard Quarts de Chaume is truly a testament to the sheer finesse of French winemaking tradition.

Tasting Notes

The greatest wine of the Loire Valley. It enjoys a terroir and a unique situation. These wines are rare elegance. A remarkable texture that combines power and clarity, richness and precision. A mingle of floral bouquets, notes of citrus and orchard fruit.

About the Winery

Domaine des Baumard

Nestled in the stunningly gorgeous Loire Valley, the Domaine des Baumard is an icon of French winemaking tradition. Established in 1634, this enchanting winery boasts over 400 years of viticulture pedigree.

The vineyard spreads over 40 hectares of premium soil, embracing the vines for highly acclaimed appellations, notably Savennières and Quarts de Chaume. Domaine des Baumard meticulously marries tradition with innovation, their wines exuding an essence of timeless elegance balanced with a dynamic freshness. Famous for producing exemplary white wines, mainly Chenin Blanc, the winery exhibits proficiency in crafting a stunning portfolio of both dry and extravagantly sweet wines.

Florent Baumard, the current proprietor, continually shows an almost uncanny ability to bring out the most intricate nuances from each vine. This ripper bloke's tireless devotion to retaining the natural integrity of the grapes bears testament to his sheer passion for winemaking - the wines are kept free of any artificialities, thereby reflecting the true essence of their terroir,

While proudly perpetuating familial winemaking traditions, Domaine des Baumard leads in innovative viticulture techniques. The restoration of the Quarts de Chaume's ancient walled vineyards to bottle treasured dessert wines, or the usage of bespoke glass closures to maintain the wines' integrity are notable examples.

Tasting a glass from Domaine des Baumard is like embarking on a journey through the Loire's veritable Eden, with its lush vineyards, abundant sunshine and ancient soils bestowing a distinct elegance to the wines. The winery's dedication to quality is unparallelled, marking its status as one of France's winemaking royals.

Whether you are fleeting wine enthusiast or a seasoned connoisseur, Domaine des Baumard with its bountiful offerings is a vineyard that will unarguably captivate your senses, and invites you to discover the magic of the Loire Valley.

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