CHENIN BLANC 2023

Expressive on the nose, full of white blossom aromas with a vibrant palate of lemon, peach, and honey. There is a precise zip of acidity and mineral notes; this sure is a classy wine

Appellation Vin de France

Grape variety chenin blanc

Style Rich & Round

Format 750 ml

Available

€21.15*

% €23.50* (10% saved)

The winemaker

Winemaker	Country	Region
Château de Plaisance	France	Loire

About the winemaker Château de Plaisance has been owned by the Rochais family until 2019. In this year it was Vanessa Cherruau who took over the domain with her team and continued on the road set by the Rochais family. From 1995 they worked organically and from 2008 even fully biodynamically. There is a total of 25 hectares of vineyard, of which 20 hectares are planted with chenin blanc. In the vineyard, the vines are "listened" carefully and biodiversity is encouraged. The approach in the cellar is the same, little to no intervention and no use of additives, only small amounts of sulphite.

Vineyard management Organic-Biodynamics

Details

Vineyard	The vineyards for this wine can be found in the heart of the Anjou appellation. This is the only wine made from purchased fruit, partly caused by the extreme frost in 2021. The fruit is bought "on the stick" so that the same strict selection takes place at the harvest as with the other wines.
Vinification	Hand harvested grapes in small crates. Slow cold pressing and natural yeasts. Ageing for 9 months on stainless steel.
Vintage	2023
Oak aging	No
Ageing potential	up to 8 years after harvest
Alcohol percentage	11.5%
Closure	Natural cork