Saumur is a storied town boasting a fairytale castle, its tumultuous history as a center of Protestant culture hardly discernible from its picturesque face today. For a thousand years, peasants have dug into the hillsides to create houses from the chalky soil. The same soil which also allows vignerons the luxury of extensive cellars is directly responsible for the quality of the local wines. This Chenin Blanc is made from a favored vineyard of old vines giving low yields. The result is stunning - racy and dry with refreshing apple and lemonflower fruit.