Domaine Belargus looks set to radically change perceptions of Anjou wines as one of the most exciting new-comers to the Loire Valley. They're an organic operation and employ single plots, old vines, low yields, long elevage,... Read More
Biodynamically farmed 90 year-old Chenin Blanc vines on clay-silex over limestone soils. Harvest by hand, natural fermentation without additives in neutral oak barrels, aging on old oak for 7 months. Great value Vouvray in a lightweight... Read More
This sparkling Chenin Blanc from France's Loire Valley is stunning. Jacky Blot's Brut Tradition crackles with energy and offers up notes of lemon curd, chalk, quince, yeast and white flowers. Impressively long, with laser-like... Read More
One of Jacky Blot most striking creations is his TRIPLE ZERO, a lightly sparkling wine that he describes as above all a natural wine that happens to have some bubbles. The three zeros imply the eschewing of chaptalization, tirage... Read More
A textured and expressive Chenin Blanc, sourced from the younger vines in Guiberteau's famed 'Clos des Cârmes' and 'Clos de Guichaux', as well as old vines from the lower slopes of the Coteaux de Brézé.The... Read More
The 2021 Le Bourg is sited in one of the area's most-coveted vineyards, Brézé, offering a salty, tightly wound style. There are lemon, almond and apple flavors on this light-bodied yet firmly poised white with... Read More
The 2023 Vouvray Le Haut Lieu Sec from Domaine Huët is a classic in the making, coming in at an even thirteen percent octane in this vintage and offering up a bright and complex bouquet of quince, lemon, chalky soil tones,... Read More
Extremely versatile and food friendly, Chenin Blanc is the perfect aperitif and one of Dry Creek's most beloved wines. Fermented in 100% stainless steel barrels, this wine is wonderfully bright with aromatics of honeydew,... Read More
Chenin is a wonderfully versatile variety, and this wine shows the fresh side of it, full of pears, quince, baked apples and lively acidity. Great with all sorts of fish / seafood dishes or with fresh or goat cheese.
One of Jacky Blot most striking creations is his TRIPLE ZERO, a lightly sparkling wine that he describes as above all a natural wine that happens to have some bubbles. The three zeros imply the eschewing of chaptalization, tirage... Read More
Bright and open, fresh and light, this shows the complexity that chenin blanc can offer, at an accessible price. Wafts of floral aromatics and flinty minerality mingle with just a touch of smoke: like biting into a ripe pear by... Read More
An elegant and focused Montlouis from a very cold site that shows notes of flint, white flowers, pineapple, and Anjou pear. A strong mineral component keeps everything fresh and clean, leading to a long salty finish
A crisp, expressive, light-bodied wine. Light straw color. Vibrant aromas of quince, pear and pineapple. On the palate, fresh stone fruit and apple flavors are backed by refreshing acidity, minerality and a full-bodied mouth-feel.... Read More
60 year old Chenin vines grown on pure schist make this one of Patrick Baudouin's very best dry white wines. His vineyards are certified, but well beyond the typical organic practice. They are somewhat magical in expression.... Read More
This 100% Chenin Blanc is off-dry and medium-bodied with food-friendly acidity. Flavors of honey, ripe pear, and dried fruit lead to a long finish. Highlight the floral and citrus notes with goat cheese or fresh fruits, or use... Read More
The Unorthodox Chenin Blanc is light straw in color with aromas of tropical pineapple, passion fruit and melon flavors on the nose that follow through on the palate. This crisp wine is well balanced and displays nice acidity,... Read More