Domaine du Collier Saumur Blanc 2022

The 2022, a warm vintage has added power and sapid depth to the usual brightness and levity. That it is a wine from grapes grown in stone and then aged in a stone cellar is evident - this is totally crystalline, seemingly hewn purely from the stones that lie in the ground from which it comes - floating on top as usual is the entrancing citrus and floral perfume. In 2022 there is again great freshness and clarity - it has real presence and drive the finish is chiselled in the mouth displaying cut and salinity alongside powerful tension - it finishes with the sort of gravitas to make you ponder. Mouthwatering acidity, a fine substance, a vivacious finish - there is greatness here.

The 2022 Saumur Blanc, which Foucault calls his "domaine" wine, has held up incredibly well despite the warm, dry conditions of the vintage. This barrel sample offers up notable delicacy. Its purity and clarity is second to none, with very fine detail. Yes, there's a sense of flesh on the mid-palate, and it's certainly more charming than the chiseled 2021, but it remains precise and delicate. The 2022 won't be released until 2025. I can't wait to get some. 93-95/100 - Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous.com