The 2024 La Renière Saumur Blanc La Cerisaie is an elegant Loire Valley Chenin Blanc showing lemon, green apple and white peach alongside pear, white flowers and fine chalky mineral notes. The cooler Loire style gives the wine plenty of freshness and aromatic lift, while its rounded fruit profile brings texture and depth. Subtle herbal and saline nuances add further complexity and help define its mineral character.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied and finely textured, with vibrant acidity supporting layers of citrus, orchard fruit and delicate stone fruit. Lemon and green apple are complemented by pear, white peach and gentle floral notes, while a precise mineral streak adds tension and length. The palate is fresh and focused but has enough texture to feel rounded, with subtle savoury and saline characters developing through the mid-palate. The finish is dry, clean and persistent, leaving a refreshing mineral impression.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for Chenin Blanc drinkers who enjoy elegant Loire whites with freshness, texture and mineral detail. The 2024 vintage is approachable in its youth but has the acidity and structure to develop additional savoury, honeyed and nutty complexity with bottle age. Best enjoyed over the next 5–8 years. Serve chilled with oysters, seared scallops, grilled river fish with lemon butter, roast chicken with tarragon, goat’s cheese tart, or creamy mushroom and leek risotto.
