Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.
From one of the very best vineyards in Chinon, this is mineral-driven 100% Chenin Blanc. The wine shows beautifully perfumed aromas and wonderful depth of fruit. It finishes with a exotic richness and a chalky minerality.
Chinon Blanc is a most rare creature: a white wine from an overwhelmingly red appellation. This has nothing to do with the earthy, vegetal wines of most red Chinon. This is pure Chenin Blanc with aromas to match. Bernard Baudry is firmly a traditional winemaker, and the honeyed, stone fruit aromas are a great foil to the power and structure of this wine.White flowers, citrus, and an almost tropical twist merge with the classic lanolin note that I love in great Chenin Blanc. This is both lush and taut, meaning it's enjoyable right now, but laying this down for a few years would reward patient drinkers. Waiting may seem especially difficult these days, but try it!
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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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