Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.
You'll certainly feel a bit jealous of anyone drinking a glass of this if you're empty-handed. This is stellar Chenin Blanc, dry, with aromas of ripe peach and ginger. Best enjoyed just slightly chilled.
Domaine Du Closel offers this youthful Chenin Blanc cuvée, made in a more modern, approachable style. Organic grapes are harvested early to retain crisp acidity, then rested on the lees for 9 months, protected from oxygen. The result is an energized and complex wine, with fresh fruit notes of quince, peach and citrus peel, honeysuckle and beeswax, balanced by schisty-minerality. Fermentation and élevage in oak brings another layer of thoughtfulness to this wine lover’s favourite.
There’s a lot to remember when it comes to the Loire. Novices, take note: Cabernet Franc is a great alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscadet is unparalleled as a companion to shellfish, and Cour Cheverny is the best white wine appellation you’ve never heard of. As diverse as Loire wines are, one day soon you'll know your Melon de Bourgogne from your Romorantin.
A versatile grape that is grown worldwide, but is most commonly associated with the Loire, California, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. It produces just about any type of wine you can think of: ageworthy dessert wines; delicious, honeyed dry whites; sparklers; and even bases for fortified wines and spirits. These days, one of the most exciting stories is in South Africa, where newly...
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