{"title":"Domaine Arnaud Lambert","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThe story of Domaine \u003cstrong\u003eArnaud Lambert\u003c\/strong\u003e began in 1996 when Yves Lambert, at age 47, decided to change his life and return to his roots in Saumur. His goal was simple: to perfectly capture the character of the Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg terroirs through both \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/collections\/cabernet-franc\" title=\"Browse our Cab Franc collection\"\u003eCabernet Franc\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/collections\/chenin-blanc\" title=\"Browse our Chenin Blanc collection\"\u003eChenin Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eIn 2005, his son Arnaud joined the adventure, and together they pushed the estate to new heights. A major turning point came in 2009 when they began working eight renowned plots in Brézé and made the move to organic farming. By 2018, they embraced biodynamics to get even closer to the \"micro and macrocosm\" of their land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eWe are incredibly proud to be the exclusive importer of these wines. For us, Arnaud’s work represents the very best of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/collections\/loire\" title=\"Browse our Loire collection\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - pure, energetic, and deeply tied to the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-html-container\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/view-all-wine\" class=\"global-button\"\u003eBack to \"View all Wines\" Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"arnaud-lambert-coulee-de-saint-cyr-saumur-blanc-2023","title":"Arnaud Lambert, \"Coulée de Saint Cyr\", Saumur Blanc, 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure, precise and mineral Saumur Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wonderful Chenin Blanc shows lifted aromas of ripe pear, quince, and citrus zest with hints of white flowers and honey. The palate is precise and mineral, revealing stone fruit, fresh acidity, and a chalky texture from Saumur’s limestone soils, finishing long, pure, and elegant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e100% Chenin Blanc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortion aged in French oak for 20 months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eDrink now to 2030\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:  \u003c\/strong\u003eOysters with a squeeze of lemon, sea bass ceviche with lime and coriander, or Vietnamese summer rolls. The wine also pairs beautifully with steamed mussels in a dry cider broth, pan-seared scallops with a cauliflower purée, or grilled sea bream with fennel and olive oil. For something more substantial, try a Thai green vegetable curry with lemongrass or a classic roasted chicken with tarragon and spring vegetables. Also perfect with goat cheese crottin on a bed of rocket, fresh chèvre, or a young Sainte-Maure de Touraine.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e| 🌡️ The ideal service temperature is between \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003e8°C and 10°C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"473\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine Arnaud Lambert is a highly regarded Loire Valley estate in Saumur and Saumur-Champigny specifically in the villages of Saint-Cyr and Brézé. Farmed organically and biodynamically, the domaine focuses on Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc grown on limestone soils. The wines are known for their purity, precision, and strong expression of Saumur terroir, combining freshness, mineral tension, and elegant structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-html-container\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/domaine-arnaud-lambert\" class=\"global-button\"\u003eBrowse our Domaine Arnaud Lambert Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whelehans Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56866545697112,"sku":"700070","price":47.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/arnaud-lambert-coulee-de-saint-cyr-saumur-blanc-whelehnas-wines-dublin-wine-cellar.jpg?v=1774280184"},{"product_id":"arnaud-lambert-yves-lambert-saumur-champigny-2024","title":"Arnaud Lambert, \"Yves Lambert\", Saumur Champigny, 2024","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright, Elegant and Juicy Saumur Champigny\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYves Lambert Saumur-Champigny offers vibrant aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and crushed violets with subtle herbal and peppery hints. The palate is fresh and elegant, showing juicy red fruits, fine tannins, finishing bright, refined, and beautifully balanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged 12 months in concrete \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBettane \u0026amp; Desseauve 2019 - Top 100 Producers of France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eDrink now to 2029\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:  \u003c\/strong\u003eIdeal with a charcuterie board featuring salty prosciutto and cornichons, or a rosemary-rubbed roast chicken. The wine also complements grilled salmon, earthy mushroom risotto, seared duck breast with a red berry reduction, and soft cheeses like Camembert or Brie. For a more casual pairing, try a croque monsieur or a vegetable terrine\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e| 🌡️ The ideal service temperature is between \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"78\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e14°C and 16°C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"473\" data-start=\"131\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine Arnaud Lambert is a highly regarded Loire Valley estate in Saumur and Saumur-Champigny specifically in the villages of Saint-Cyr and Brézé. Farmed organically and biodynamically, the domaine focuses on Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc grown on limestone soils. The wines are known for their purity, precision, and strong expression of Saumur terroir, combining freshness, mineral tension, and elegant structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\" class=\"custom-html-container\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"global-button\" href=\"\/collections\/domaine-arnaud-lambert\"\u003eBrowse our Domaine Arnaud Lambert Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whelehans Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56866622144856,"sku":"700071","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/arnaud-lambert-yves-lambert-saumur-champigny-whelehans-wines-dublin-wineshop.png?v=1774352798"},{"product_id":"arnaud-lambert-terres-rouges-saumur-champigny","title":"Arnaud Lambert, \"Terres Rouges\" Saumur Champigny, 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Saumur-Champigny of Broad Shoulders and Refined Elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShowing expressive aromas of ripe cherry, blackberry, and violets with hints of graphite and gentle spice. The palate is structured yet elegant, with concentrated dark fruit, fine tannins and fresh acidity. The finish is long, mineral, and beautifully balanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50% aged in French oak for 8 months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBettane \u0026amp; Desseauve 2019 - Top 100 Producers of France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eDrink now to 2030\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The wine pairs beautifully with a slow-roasted leg of lamb encrusted in herbs de Provence, a rich duck confit, or a hearty venison stew seasoned with juniper berries. Also stand up well to grilled ribeye steak with a peppercorn sauce, savory wild mushroom ragù served over creamy polenta, or an aged Mimolette cheese. For a classic French approach, consider a boudin noir with caramelized apples or a rustic pork rillettes.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e| 🌡️ The ideal service temperature is between \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003e14°C and 16°C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"473\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine Arnaud Lambert is a highly regarded Loire Valley estate in Saumur and Saumur-Champigny specifically in the villages of Saint-Cyr and Brézé. Farmed organically and biodynamically, the domaine focuses on Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc grown on limestone soils. The wines are known for their purity, precision, and strong expression of Saumur terroir, combining freshness, mineral tension, and elegant structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-html-container\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/domaine-arnaud-lambert\" class=\"global-button\"\u003eBrowse our Domaine Arnaud Lambert Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whelehans Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56866652553560,"sku":"700072","price":27.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/arnaud-lambert-terre-rouge-saumur-champigny-whelehans-wines-dublin-wineshop.jpg?v=1774353570"},{"product_id":"arnaud-lambert-moleton-saumur-champigny-2021","title":"Arnaud Lambert, \"Moleton\", Saumur Champigny, 2021","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRipe, Spicy \u0026amp; Refined Saumur Champigny\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wine that balances strength with refinement. Its bouquet is richly wooded, layered with hints of liquorice, green pepper, strawberry, raspberry, and ripe fruit. The palate opens with a clean attack, lifted by spicy nuances that lend the wine a distinctive character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e100% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged 20 months in French oak (30% new)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJancis Robinson | 17\/20 Pts (2020 vintage)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eDrink now to 2032 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing: \u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect with wild mushroom and truffle risotto, rich lentil stew with smoked pancetta, duck breast with a five-spice honey glaze, roasted pork belly with crackling and star anise, grilled lamb chops with rosemary and garlic or roasted venison with a blackberry reduction. Also delicious with aged Gouda or Mimolette cheese\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e| 🌡️ The wine is best served slightly cool - around \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"80\"\u003e16°C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"473\" data-start=\"131\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine Arnaud Lambert is a highly regarded Loire Valley estate in Saumur and Saumur-Champigny specifically in the villages of Saint-Cyr and Brézé. Farmed organically and biodynamically, the domaine focuses on Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc grown on limestone soils. 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