100% Chenin Blanc of great complexity. The 2021La Grande Pièce is derived fr...100% Chenin Blanc of great complexity. The 2021 La Grande Pièce is derived from Chenin Blanc planted on sandstone and pouddingue soils within the Quarts-de-Chaume appellation but vinified as a dry wine. It reveals a flinty, reduced bouquet with aromas...more
From a southeast-facing parcel located within the Coteaux de Layon appellation...From a southeast-facing parcel located within the Coteaux de Layon appellation. Ground coverage alternates yearly between grass and herbs every other row for the health of the vines and nutrients.more
Chateaude Plaisance's only red from the Butte de Chaume on schist, phtanite a...Chateau de Plaisance's only red from the Butte de Chaume on schist, phtanite and spilite soils. To be enjoyed with friends with spicy tapas. Blend: 30% Cabernet Franc, 70% Cabernet Sauvignonmore
From from south-southeast-facing parcels in Coteaux du Layon's 1er Cru Chaume ...From from south-southeast-facing parcels in Coteaux du Layon's 1er Cru Chaume and Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru. Instead of using the grapes to make sweet wines, they are harvested at maturity, without botrytis. Since the wine is vinified dry, it must be...more
The nose is a basket of fruits with yellow and white flesh, where peach and ex...The nose is a basket of fruits with yellow and white flesh, where peach and exotic fruits dominate. A few notes of vanilla and brioche add a touch of extra fat. The richness of its mouth unfolds in a long sarabande of persistent aromas. This blend is...more
The grapes, 100% Chenin Blanc, are sourced from the vineyard site “Les Rangs...The grapes, 100% Chenin Blanc, are sourced from the vineyard site “Les Rangs de Longue� which is on the northern part of the estate but with south-southeastern exposure. The soil is a mix of clay and sand and limestone with some schist. The wine is...more
From from south-southeast-facing parcels in Coteaux du Layon's 1er Cru Chaume ...From from south-southeast-facing parcels in Coteaux du Layon's 1er Cru Chaume and Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru. Instead of using the grapes to make sweet wines, they are harvested at maturity, without botrytis. Since the wine is vinified dry, it must be...more
“Sous le Château� offers an incredibly satisfying white Burgundy experien...“Sous le Château� offers an incredibly satisfying white Burgundy experience, with a presence and finesse one might mistake for Puligny-Montrachet if served blind. This wine shares a quinine imprint with Buisson’s “Sous la Velle� Blanc, but...more
50% Grenache Blanc, 15% Clairette, 15% Bourboulenc, 10% Viognier, 10% Roussann...50% Grenache Blanc, 15% Clairette, 15% Bourboulenc, 10% Viognier, 10% Roussanne This blend reflects the complexity of a qualitative terroir, while the vinification brings a clear and beneficial vivacity and freshness, with a hint of minerality. The...more
White Chinon is about as rare as it gets. Jerome Billard’s version resembles...White Chinon is about as rare as it gets. Jerome Billard’s version resembles a top-flight Montlouis with beautiful freshness and mineral complexity. A waxy, floral masterpiece from 50-year-old vines grown on tuffeau soils then harvested by hand,...more
Pale gold hue with bluish crystalline tints. After revealing mineral notes on ...Pale gold hue with bluish crystalline tints. After revealing mineral notes on the nose, the wine opens with a perfect balance of alcohol and acidity on the palate. This Sauvignon Blanc shows a nice taut structure, lovely persistence on the palate with...more
There is a hing of phenolic character (olive oil nuances) to the aromas of pet...There is a hing of phenolic character (olive oil nuances) to the aromas of petrol, citrus and apple. The racy, delicious and appealingly textured mid-weight flavors terminate in a very clean, bone-dry and lightly austere finish. This well made effort...more