There’s a good argument to be made that the best place in the world to make dry Chenin Blanc is Savennieres, on the north side of the Loire river across from Coteaux du Layon (where sweet wines reign). This is a benchmark... Read More
Tucked in among Loire River tributaries, the Chenin Blanc vineyards of Coeaux du Layon see autumn morning fog followed by sunny afternoons – the perfect conditions for botrytis and great sweet wines. Here the shriveled grapes... Read More
Lower ABV
There's a lot going on here if you want to geek out and try to describe it, but the top -line is that it's really good Chenin with a touch of barrel that goes down almost too easily. The flavors of quince, apple,... Read More
Organic/Bio
Wine Advocate calls Thibaud Boudignon one of France’s foremost vignerons and winemakers today for his ultra pure, intense, Chenin Blancs from Savennieres and Anjou. Here 35 year-old vines on schist and volcanic... Read More
