- Certified organic
- 100% Chenin Blanc
- 60-80+ year old vines
- Grapes harvested at full maturity, 12°-12.5° potential alcohol
- Allows for the three “Zeros”
- Zero chaptalization
- Zero liqueur de tirage
- Zero dosage
- No malo
- Pétillant naturel
- One long fermentation done with indigenous yeasts
- Fermented and aged in 5-10 year old barrels
- Aged on the lees for 24 months
Info
Vintage:
NV
Country:
France
Region:
Loire
Appellation:
Montlouis
Variety:
Chenin Blanc
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
Full Bottle | FR-JTA-71-NV | 12/750ml |
FR-JTA-71-NVMA | 3/1500ml |
Press & Reviews
Decanter
Score
93
Date
2022-03-01
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2023-12-07
"Comforting nose of apples, baked lemons, quince zest and some brioche, too. Medium body with fine bubbles and crisp acidity. Lively and agile with a mineral frame. Bone dry and bright at the center with weight. Flavorful and succulent finish. Drink or hold."
Wine Spectator
Score
91
Date
2023-12-20
"Offers creamed pear and bruised apple flavors that come off clean, thanks to bitter-edged mineral character and grapefruit-laced acidity. Reveals a gentle effervescence that powers the harmonious palate, building nice concentration. Shows shortbread and toasted almond notes on the dry, well-hewn close. Drink now through 2028. From France.K.B."