{"title":"Guiberteau","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe domaine is based in Saint-Just-sur-Dive, in the Saumurois, and has been run since 1996 by Romain Guiberteau, who took back the family vineyards instead of renewing their lease. The estate was founded in the early twentieth century by Clément Manguin; in 1954, his grandfather Robert purchased parcels on the Brézé hill, including the Clos des Carmes, where more than half of the vineyards are located today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the early years, Romain worked with the support of Nady Foucault of Clos Rougeard. Organic farming since 2000, certified since 2007; in the cellar, whole-cluster pressing, indigenous yeasts, and restrained use of new oak. The whites are Chenin Blanc, the reds Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe STELT selection includes Saumur Blanc 2021 and Brézé 2015, cuvées from the tuffeau limestone soils of the hill, in 0.75 l bottles. Verified provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"guiberteau-saumur-blanc-2021-075","title":"Guiberteau Saumur Blanc 2021 AOC 0,75l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eGuiberteau Saumur Blanc 2021 AOC Saumur 0,75 l is a window onto the Loire that celebrates the purity of the fruit and the mineral imprint of the terroir: a Chenin Blanc distinguished by tension, elegance, and a freshness that does not seek to shout, but to accompany. Produced by Guiberteau, rooted in the heart of the appellation, this wine comes from selected vineyards in a landscape dominated by limestone and clay soils that give the wine a saline drive and a definition of aromatic range far removed from conventional stereotype. The producer’s story is that of a family and a business philosophy focused on respect for the place: discreet viticulture, soil-conscious farming practices, and a patient harvest that prioritizes careful picking to preserve the balance between acidity and ripeness. This approach is reflected in the 2021 vintage, where the production philosophy is expressed through a winery that works with targeted interventions and controlled fermentation, keeping the clarity of the fruit intact while allowing a vibrant luminosity to emerge and accompany the sip from the very first olfactory caress. The distinctive elements of Guiberteau Saumur Blanc 2021 lie in the crystalline must, the savory minerality, and an aromatic profile ranging from citrus notes to delicate nuances of white flowers, white pepper, and summer plums, offering the palate a slender yet present structure, with a long, clean finish that invites another sip. Within the producer’s range, this wine occupies a central position: it is the expression of a philosophy that values authenticity, precision, and aging capacity, while remaining accessible for everyday meals and special occasions, offering a balance between structure and ease of pairing. In conclusion, Guiberteau Saumur Blanc 2021 embodies the STELT positioning: understated, authoritative, and always anchored in the terroir, capable of accompanying elegant moments without overpowering them and of remaining in the memory as a benchmark of style and substance.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Guiberteau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56778961879365,"sku":"GUI-SAUBLA-LOI-21-075","price":46.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/Guiberteau-Saumur-Blanc-2021-AOC-075l.jpg?v=1788874373"},{"product_id":"guiberteau-saumur-blanc-breze-2015-075","title":"Guiberteau Saumur Blanc \"Breze\" 2015 AOC 0,75l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eGuiberteau Saumur Blanc Breze 2015 AOC Saumur is an authentic window onto Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley, a dry white wine with a defined character that finds a distinctive mineral signature in the Breze terroir, ideal for those seeking a precise pairing between fine wines and contemporary cuisine. Behind this bottle lies the story of Domaine Guiberteau, a family estate rooted in the heart of the region, where tradition is cultivated alongside a sensitive pursuit of fruit purity and the delicacy of maturation, passing down an approach that favors controlled simplicity and measured respect for the wine’s natural transformations. The estate’s identity has been built over time around patient work in the vineyards, careful yield management, and a philosophy that regards every cellar action as intended to preserve the expression of the land, rather than soften its distinctiveness through redundant interventions. In Breze, abundant morning light and the soil’s peach notes merge to give the wine fresh tension and a minerality that seem to reflect the limestone and surrounding earth, without ever weighing down its drinkability. The minimally interventionist production philosophy translates into dry vinification that respects the grape’s natural structure: controlled fermentation, aging that stabilizes the balance between fruity expressiveness and lingering savory sensations, and maturation that allows the wine to refine itself in the glass while remaining immediately approachable. Compared with other similar producers, Breze stands out for its fruit clarity, well supported by the lees, and a bright palate profile that avoids excessive opulence, offering a long, polished presence on the palate, with aromas of white fruit and touches of citrus evolving into a mineral finish. Within the Guiberteau range, this vintage occupies the point where the combination of structured elegance and aging capacity becomes a reliable guide for those exploring dry white wines from the region; ultimately, Guiberteau Saumur Blanc Breze 2015 embodies a promise of measured refinement, in line with the STELT positioning: essential, tactile wines capable of engaging with food over time.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Guiberteau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56778961912133,"sku":"GUI-SAUBLABRE-LOI-15-075","price":80.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/Stelt_mistery_new.png?v=1786909651"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/collections\/Guiberteau-Saumur-Blanc-2021-AOC-075l.jpg?v=1790265584","url":"https:\/\/steltwines.com\/en\/collections\/guiberteau.oembed","provider":"STELT - Vini Pregiati \u0026 Champagne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}