Sylvain Dittière established La Porte Saint-Jean in Montreuil-Bellay in 2011, after working with some of the Loire’s most respected producers, including Thierry Germain and Clos Rougeard. Working closely with Pauline Foucault, he farms organically and takes a patient approach in the cellar, favouring native yeasts and extended ageing in old oak. His wines are known for their depth and precision, combining the structure of traditional Saumur with a remarkably restrained touch.
Les Pouches comes from a limestone rich parcel of Chenin Blanc, where sandy and clay soils meet the region’s Jurassic bedrock. The 2023 required particularly rigorous selection, with almost half the fruit set aside. Directly pressed and fermented with indigenous yeasts, the wine spent around 18 months in oak barrels. White orchard fruit, citrus and delicate floral notes sit alongside toasted cereal and a distinct chalky character. Concentrated yet taut, it has the depth and texture to develop beautifully in bottle.
Producer La Porte Saint-Jean
Origin Saumur, Loire, France
Grapes 100% Chenin Blanc
Vintage 2023
Alcohol 10%
Style Tense, Textural, Mineral
Bottle size 750ml
Winemaking Direct pressing, indigenous yeast fermentation, 18 months in oak barrels
Notes Organic, Low intervention
DUE TO THE EXCLUSIVITY OF THIS WINE, WE CAN NOT OFFER ANY DISCOUNT.
UNITED KINGDOM
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Packaging
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Large deliveries
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