Style
Type
Still
Winemaker
Laurent Charrier
Appellation
Anjou
Varieties
Chenin Blanc
Viticulture
The Anjou Blanc is produced from a two hectare plot referred to as “Le Vent dans les Saules” (“the wind in the willows”) because of the willow trees next to the vineyard. Laurent’s grandfather planted the vineyard in the 1980’s because the “old timers” remembered great wines coming from these soils. The soil is schist with a fertile clay topsoil. Laurent allows the natural plants to grow between the rows which pushes the root system down into the schist and mitigates the rich topsoil’s effect on the vine. He has chosen a trellis system named “cordon bi-lateral” that yields very small berries.
Farming
Certified Organic
Vineyard
The average age of the vines is 25 years with a good part being older than 35 years.
Vinification
Vinification is carried out in temperature controlled, stainless steel vats. Partial malolactic fermentation.
Features
Bottle, Cork
Available Sizes (L)
0.750
Distribution Area
New Jersey and New York
Shelf Talkers
Tech Sheets
Tasting Note
Fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks providing crisp apple, waxy pear, and stony, chalky notes. Structured, clean and precise, it is a superb expression of the Chenin grape. Ideal with fish, seafood, and goat cheeses.
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