Clos de l´Ecotard

🍇 Clos de l'Ecotard — Saumur in a glass

Tucked away in the heart of the Loire Valley, Clos de l'Ecotard is one of those estates you discover once and keep coming back to. Based around the Saumur appellation, it sits in a corner of France where the river, the light and the famous white tuffeau stone shape everything that goes into the bottle. If you've ever wanted to taste what "elegance" means in wine, this is a very good place to start.

🏞️ A terroir built on chalk and limestone

The vines here grow on tuffeau and limestone soils, the same soft stone used to build the châteaux you see dotted along the Loire. That chalky base does something special: it keeps the roots cool, drains beautifully after rain, and gives the wines a bright, mineral backbone you can genuinely taste. Add a mild, river-tempered climate and you get grapes that ripen slowly and keep their freshness — exactly what you want for wines with finesse rather than heaviness.

🍷 The grapes behind the bottles

Chenin Blanc is the star of the whites, and it's a real chameleon — think quince, white flowers, honey and a lovely tension running right through the finish. On the red side, Cabernet Franc takes over, giving silky wines with notes of raspberry, blackcurrant and a hint of graphite, soft enough to enjoy young but with the structure to age gracefully. Together they capture the two faces of Saumur: crisp and vibrant, or supple and savoury.

✨ Why you'll enjoy these wines

Clos de l'Ecotard makes wines that don't shout — they charm. They're precise, honest and made with real respect for the vineyard, which means what's in your glass genuinely tastes of where it came from. Pour the white alongside goat's cheese, river fish or a creamy chicken dish; open the red with roast lamb, charcuterie or simply a good burger on a Friday night.

🥂 Perfect for curious drinkers

Whether you're building your cellar or just want something a bit more interesting than the usual, these bottles deliver character without asking you to spend a fortune. Give one a try — there's a very good chance it won't be your last.

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Saumur Clos de l'ecotard

Tucked into the limestone slopes above the Loire, this Chenin Blanc comes from a small Saumur estate farmed with real care — organic practices, hand-picking and tiny yields. The tuffeau subsoil works its magic here, giving the wine that cool, chalky tension you only find in this corner of France. Fermented gently and aged on fine lees, the 2021 shows ripe quince, lemon zest and a whisper of honey, all held together by a bright, saline finish. Pour it with grilled fish, goat's cheese or roast chicken, or simply chill it and enjoy. A Loire white with genuine personality and plenty of ageing potential.

28.56 € incl tax

Saumur "Les Pentes"

A Loire white born on the sloping limestone soils of Saumur, where old Chenin Blanc vines dig deep into tuffeau to find freshness and minerality. The estate works its parcels with real care, favouring organic practices, low yields and hand harvesting to capture the fruit at perfect ripeness. Gentle pressing and slow fermentation, partly in barrel, bring texture without masking the terroir. Expect aromas of quince, white peach and a touch of honey, carried by a chalky, saline finish that keeps everything lively. Lovely with grilled fish, goat's cheese or roast poultry, and it will happily age a few more years.

53.55 € incl tax