rating B-

standout Gamay-centric Loire

about Arnaud Lambert’s father, Yves, created Domaine St-Just in 1996 after moving from Normandy to the Saumur village of Brézé moving from Normandy. In the 2000s, he also acquired the vineyards of Ch. du Brézé—there is a now a total of 40ha holdings. He died in 2011, and Arnaud took over, merging the two facilities under his own name in 2017, converting to biodynamics in 2018. Several single-parcel wines are made, as well as Crémant de Loire.

wines tasted

Crémant de Loire NV ($25)

100% Chenin Blanc. Aged six months in tank before second fermentation and one year ageing in bottle. Very light filtering, no fining, little sulphur. Approachable, relatively youthful, very good representation of Crémant de Loire.

“1948” Extra Brut Crémant de Loire ($40)

100% Chenin Blanc, from 70-year-old vines. Matured for six to eight months in oak barrels, before second fermentation and three years ageing in bottle. No dosage. More serious than the Crémant, with more depth and weight while maintaining freshness.

website https://www.arnaud-lambert.com

email infos@st-just.net

phone +33 2 41 51 62 01

address 12 rue de la Prée, St-Just-sur-Dive