Product Description
Grape: 100% Chenin Blanc.
Region: France> Loire Valley> Coteaux du Layon- St. Aubin.
Notes: Organic. Botrytis (Noble rot). No oak.
All made in tank. This is a 50:50 of noble rot and late harvest grapes from Clos de la Guiberderie and Clos du Pavillon vineyards. Philippe Delesvaux came to winemaking while studying agriculture on a cereal farm in the Loire Valley in the early 1980’s. By 1983 Philippe had purchased some vineyards and began producing some of the most concentrated botrytis affected wines the area had ever seen. A biodynamic farmer using natural yeast to capture the essence of the land.
General Description: Complex lemon tree, mineral, and saline aromas. Star fruit, anise, and raw almonds with a sturdy backbone of acidity. Wet stone and hints of muted citrus moves toward the finish.
Suggested Pairing: Kale Lemon Salad, Sheep’s Milk Ricotta Bruschetta, Yellowtail Sashimi, Spicy Cauliflower Stecca, Roasted Red Pepper Tartines, Heirloom Tomato Ceviche, Pickled Wild-Mushroom Ceviche, Seafood Ceviche.
