Clos de l'Écotard Les Quarts de Saint Vincent 2018
White
Saumur, France
7.5
WineSaint
Brioche and toasted almonds emerge with mineral precision, the extended lees aging delivering serious complexity. The bubbles are fine and persistent, weaving through layers of baked apple and wet stone. This has real substance and structure - a sparkling wine that commands attention.
briochetoasted almondsbaked applewet stone
Label
Clos de l'Écotard
→Small Saumur domaine working chenin blanc and cabernet franc across a handful of named parcels, including the estate's own Clos. Whites and reds both, plus a traditional-method sparkling.