Description
Stephane Bernaudeau’s wines enjoy an incredible reputation. His production is very small, farming just 2 hectares in Anjou, which means his exceptional wines are rather hard to come by. Bernaudeau cares little for the Loire’s red grapes, and as such only makes white wine, exclusively from Chenin Blanc. He uses only old oak, and vinifies with no additions apart from a tiny touch of sulphur to provide stability.
This is terrific Chenin Blanc; frankly, as good as it gets. In Anjou, the Loire region that hosts the top Chenin producers, this stands out from the crowd. This wine has opulent ripe orchard fruit and nectarine that sings on the palate with a full, almost creamy, mouthfeel. Lazer-like acidity and pronounced salty mineral tones, however, keep everything in check. Something very special.
12%/75cl
