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This wine is almost entirely barrel fermented, with a small portion being aged... This wine is almost entirely barrel fermented, with a small portion being aged in concrete egg to add richness. We handled the wine as carefully and naturally as possible, giving it only a light fining and then bottling with minimal filtration. It is... more

Blend: 47% Chenin Blanc, 13% Sémillon, 11% Clairette Blanche, 10% Viognier, 8... Blend: 47% Chenin Blanc, 13% Sémillon, 11% Clairette Blanche, 10% Viognier, 8% Marsanne, 6% Roussanne, 3% Verdelho, 2% Grenache Blanc more

This is an elegant, inspiring and intellectual white wine. Even though today i... This is an elegant, inspiring and intellectual white wine. Even though today it is young, as time goes by, it will become more subtle and complex. Blend: 70% Chardonnay, 20% Chenin Blanc, 10% Sauvignon Blanc Green apple, pineapple, lime curd, chamomile... more

Blend: 44% Viognier, 36% Chenin Blanc, 10% Rousanne, 8% Grenache Blanc, 2% Cla... Blend: 44% Viognier, 36% Chenin Blanc, 10% Rousanne, 8% Grenache Blanc, 2% Clairette Blanche more

Bel Ouvrage is made from a blend of three terroirs located in the eastern part... Bel Ouvrage is made from a blend of three terroirs located in the eastern part of Savennières near the village of Épiré. These are grey schist and rhyolite terroirs including one that is adjacent to the Coulée de Serrant. More backward and slower... more

Stainless steel is an excellent match for schist-born Chenin Blanc, as it acce... Stainless steel is an excellent match for schist-born Chenin Blanc, as it accentuates the wine's stony austerity without imparting any woody flavor. This blend also includes a couple barrels each of acacia, highlighting Chenin's subtle floral... more

An excitable white wine whose expressive aromas are reminiscent of herbs typic... An excitable white wine whose expressive aromas are reminiscent of herbs typical of Sauvignon Blanc, with citric and fruit hints provided by the Chardonnay. White fruits can be perceived in the mouth, while it is firm, balanced, medium-bodied and... more

Badenhorst feels that Chenin Blanc is best suited to be the heart of the wine ... Badenhorst feels that Chenin Blanc is best suited to be the heart of the wine and that is why it forms the biggest portion of the co-fermentation for this wine. The aromas are very complex and change considerably in the glass. Perfume, spice, tea,... more

This wine has a clean, quite pure bouquet of well-defined stone fruit, melted ... This wine has a clean, quite pure bouquet of well-defined stone fruit, melted wax and dandelion scents. The palate is well balanced, with a saline entry and perfectly judged acidity. There is focus here, as well as the waxy texture toward a finish that... more

Seductive aromatics entice with hints of apricot and truffles that lead to a d... Seductive aromatics entice with hints of apricot and truffles that lead to a decadent, well structured, full palate. Seamless notes of honeysuckle and cream linger on a lengthy, satisfying finish. Blend: 100% Chenin Blanc The 2021 Le Clos is a round,... more

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The 2021 High Country White brings to mind orchard fruit, almonds and wild flo... The 2021 High Country White brings to mind orchard fruit, almonds and wild flowers. It shares the same philosophy as past vintages – crisp, bright, aromatic, and delicious, and will age for several years. The 2021 White High Country is a blend of 50%... more

A hands-off biodynamic approach reflects the alluring taste of time and patien... A hands-off biodynamic approach reflects the alluring taste of time and patience, a gentle velvet beauty that moves with waves of citrus, nuts and flowers across the palate. Rich, soft and ripe. The longer it is opened, the fresher it becomes in the... more

Bright, golden straw color. The three grapes produce an aromatic harmony of ci... Bright, golden straw color. The three grapes produce an aromatic harmony of citrus, orchard fruit, and tropical fruit. Medium-bodied, with an elegantly structured acidity. Blend: Melon de Bourgogne, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc Commentary: The... more

Anjou’s carboniferous plateau nurtures this Chenin Blanc, thriving on clay-s... Anjou’s carboniferous plateau nurtures this Chenin Blanc, thriving on clay-sand soils resting atop green to grey schists. Oceanic climatic influence adds depth to the wine’s character. Around thirty-year-old vines are cultivated with care,... more

Florent Cosme La Motte Vouvray Sec is grown on 40 year old vines, on clay and ... Florent Cosme La Motte Vouvray Sec is grown on 40 year old vines, on clay and silex soil. Aged in 4-8 year old barrells and fermented with indigenous yeast. Certified Biodynamic. Blend: 100% Chenin Blanc more

The nose is detailed and beautiful - ripe pear and sweet herbs, both citrus ju... The nose is detailed and beautiful - ripe pear and sweet herbs, both citrus juice and rind. The palate is very pure and true, fine boned clarity, lovely proportions, no extra weight (unlike myself). This vintage shows good intensity and saline length.... more

Thierry's seventy-year-old vines are planted on an ancient limestone plateau w... Thierry's seventy-year-old vines are planted on an ancient limestone plateau with remnants of viticulture dating back more than three hundred years. This downright Burgundian wine shows off the savory spine and weightless concentration imparted by this... more

Drink young to enjoy the magnificent minerality and very complex fruit aromas.... Drink young to enjoy the magnificent minerality and very complex fruit aromas. Alternatively, keep for at least from 4 to 12 years to discover a very rich wine with notes of honey and crystallized fruits. Delicious by itself as an aperitif or with... more

Grown on 40 year old vines, on clay and silex soil. Aged in 4-8 year old barre... Grown on 40 year old vines, on clay and silex soil. Aged in 4-8 year old barrells and fermented with indigenous yeast. Certified Biodynamic. Blend: 100% Chenin Blanc more