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The entrancing white wine of Mas Jullien attests to the complex and exceptiona... The entrancing white wine of Mas Jullien attests to the complex and exceptional qualities that can be expressed by the local grapes of Clairette and Carignan Blanc which form the base of this wine. Chenin Blanc and Roussanne and Grenache Blanc are... more

100% Chenin Blanc of great complexity. The 2021 La Grande Pièce is derived fr... 100% Chenin Blanc of great complexity. The 2021 La Grande Pièce is derived from Chenin Blanc planted on sandstone and pouddingue soils within the Quarts-de-Chaume appellation but vinified as a dry wine. It reveals a flinty, reduced bouquet with aromas... more

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Thierry’s Insolite, meaning “unusual,� comes from a tiny plot of gnarled... Thierry’s Insolite, meaning “unusual,� comes from a tiny plot of gnarled 90-year-old Chenin Blanc vines embedded in clayey, silex-rich soils over chalky limestone bedrock. The combination of ancient vines and special terroir result in an ultra... more

100% Chenin Blanc from 70+ year old vines. 100% Chenin Blanc from 70+ year old vines. more

The Tendre is made from 100% Chenin Blanc from flint soils in Reugny rather th... The Tendre is made from 100% Chenin Blanc from flint soils in Reugny rather than the more typical tuffeau soils one finds further south and west in Vouvray. Harvested by hand and rigorously sorted at the cellar, the grapes are pressed and ferment... more

The Vouvray Chenin Blanc is a beautiful crystalline pale yellow. A fine nose r... The Vouvray Chenin Blanc is a beautiful crystalline pale yellow. A fine nose reminiscent of well-ripe yellow fruits (peach and pear), to which are added notes of exotic fruits such as pineapple and shades of citrus. The attack is full and rich, with a... more

This Chenin Blanc shows a focused and laser-pure style, with flavors of nectar... This Chenin Blanc shows a focused and laser-pure style, with flavors of nectarine, Meyer lemon, fresh pear, and citrus oil. There is a raciness to this wine that, combined with its fine acidity and lacy texture, gives lift and retains the balance. more

The grapes, 100% Chenin Blanc, are sourced from the vineyard site “Les Rangs... The grapes, 100% Chenin Blanc, are sourced from the vineyard site “Les Rangs de Longue� which is on the northern part of the estate but with south-southeastern exposure. The soil is a mix of clay and sand and limestone with some schist. The wine is... more

A very elegant Chenin Blanc with notes of apple and pear plus hints of lime ze... A very elegant Chenin Blanc with notes of apple and pear plus hints of lime zest, crushed stone and honey. A lacy mineral core give this wine a juicy and refreshing lift that leads to a silky and fresh finish. The 2020 Chenin is made from 80-year-old... more

White Chinon is about as rare as it gets. Jerome Billard’s version resembles... White Chinon is about as rare as it gets. Jerome Billard’s version resembles a top-flight Montlouis with beautiful freshness and mineral complexity. A waxy, floral masterpiece from 50-year-old vines grown on tuffeau soils then harvested by hand,... more

At the same time that it evokes honey, Meyer lemon, and stone fruit, this Chen... At the same time that it evokes honey, Meyer lemon, and stone fruit, this Chenin Blanc is brilliantly chiseled and dry, underscoring how Savennières is home to some of the greatest terroirs for this grape variety, thanks to its soils of schist,... more

The Vouvray Sec Silex 2022, made with pure Chenin Blanc coming from specific o... The Vouvray Sec Silex 2022, made with pure Chenin Blanc coming from specific old-vine parcels containing large amounts of flint, is aged in used barrels for 12 months and vinified dry. This wine shows fresh apple and spice notes with supportive... more

From very old vines in Montlouis, this Chenin Blanc is incredibly complex, sho... From very old vines in Montlouis, this Chenin Blanc is incredibly complex, showing aromas and flavors of preserved Meyer lemon, white flowers, citrus rind, Anjou pear, and crushed rocks. Everything here is perfectly in balance, with a gorgeous lift to... more

The color is light yellow with brilliant reflections. The nose is citrus fruit... The color is light yellow with brilliant reflections. The nose is citrus fruits and white flowers. The palate is fresh fruits and has good tension. Very intense, sliced-pear nose that needs some time to reveal the lemon-zest and floral notes. This is a... more

The Vouvray Chenin Blanc is a beautiful crystalline pale yellow. A fine nose r... The Vouvray Chenin Blanc is a beautiful crystalline pale yellow. A fine nose reminiscent of well-ripe yellow fruits (peach and pear), to which are added notes of exotic fruits such as pineapple and shades of citrus. The attack is full and rich, with a... more

A beautiful yellow robe in the glass presents a nose of white flowers and brig... A beautiful yellow robe in the glass presents a nose of white flowers and bright citrus notes. The mouth is elegant and well balanced, with a sharp acidity typical of the Chenin blanc varietal. This wine sits well with white meats, fish and spicy... more

Located at the end of the Plateau de Brossay, which is unique to Saumur in tha... Located at the end of the Plateau de Brossay, which is unique to Saumur in that it does not have limestone. The site is slightly convex with fresh and windy exposure. Biodiversity is of paramount importance and no chemicals are used in the vineyard.... more

#92 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2023This seamlessly textured Chenin Blanc has ex... #92 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2023This seamlessly textured Chenin Blanc has explosive aromas of pear, white flowers, citrus peel, and quince. Bright and energetic, the palate bursts with a core of white nectarine, oyster shells, and intense minerality.... more