Chateau de Fosse-Sèche "Eolithe" Saumur Rouge 2021

With a lineage that stretches back to the 1200s, the site of the current Château de Fosse-Sèche is one that has long been prized for excellent grapes.

The modern incarnation of the estate was founded in 1998 by Adrien and Guillaume Pire and, of 45 hectares, only 15 are planted to vine. The rest of the estate is devoted to enhancing biodiversity, including alfalfa plantings, goats, bees, and a bird sanctuary.

The estate lies on the edge of the Brossay plateau, a distinctive Jurassic-era flint terroir with gravel and clay.

Fosse-Sèche is Ecocert and Biodyvin certified, and concrete is used for fermentation.

These wines are favorites of critics and customers alike, who appreciate their uniqueness and purity of fruit, focused minerality, and expression of terroir.