2023 Licorne, Les Clos Maurice
White • Loire Valley • Saumur AOC • France • 100% Chenin
2023 Licorne, Les Clos Maurice, Loire Valley, France, Saumur AOC
Domaine Les Clos Maurice is a family-run wine estate located in the village of Varrains, in the heart of the Saumur Champigny appellation in the Loire region. Covering around 21 hectares, the estate produces a variety of wines, including Saumur Champigny, Saumur Blanc, Crémant de Loire, Saumur Rouge and Saumur Rosé.
Since 1997, the estate has been run by Mickaël Hardouin, Maurice's son. Under his leadership, the estate has won numerous awards and is recognised for its respect for tradition and biodiversity. In 2012, the estate was certified in Organic Agriculture by Ecocert, and in 2021 it will also be certified in Biodynamic Agriculture by Demeter. This transition to biodynamic viticulture reflects a philosophy of vineyard management based on natural cycles and the surrounding biodiversity.
The estate stands out for its rigorous ecological approach, limiting the use of sulphur and copper in the vines and reducing the dose of sulphites in the cellar.
Domaine Les Clos Maurice wines are highly regarded for their quality, with cuvées such as ‘La Licorne’ in Saumur Blanc and various versions of Saumur Champigny, such as La Pièce d'Or or Midi.
- Name:
- Licorne, Les Clos Maurice
- Appelation:
- Saumur AOC
- Country:
- France
- Region:
- Loire Valley
- Type:
- White
- Vintage:
- 2023
- Varietal:
- 100% Chenin
- Content:
- 750 ml
- Degree of alcohol:
- 13.5%
- Wine-growing:
- Organic, Biodynamic
- Our price per bottle:
- €25,90
- Type:
- Golden yellow
- Nose:
- Fruity, citrus fruit, white flowers, butter, brioche
- Taste:
- Round attack, great complexity, lovely freshness, very long, well-balanced finish
- Dishes suggestions:
- Sheep cheeses, poultry, veal
- To drink from:
- 2024
- To drink until:
- 2027
- Service Temperature:
- 11°C
- Delivery:
- Once you’ve completed your order you’ll receive an order confirmation email. Then, when your order leaves our warehouse you’ll receive a shipping confirmation email that includes a code to track the status of your order.
- Billing:
- Your invoice will be automatically sent to you after your purchase. Please fill in the usual information while placing your order (name, address, VAT number). You can also contact us through: support@upperwine.com.
- Returns:
- Please check the status of the case and bottles upon delivery. If you want to return your order, please send an email to support@upperwine.com. Returns will only be accepted in their original and closed packaging.
- Packaging:
- All bottles are repackaged in shock-absorbing packaging designed for the transport of wine.