Château de Bonnezeaux has not produced wines under its own label since the 1980s, having rented its vines. Here’s the first vintage in over thirty years and only possible after... read more →
This is a vibrant cuvée from the young vines planted on the sandy schists of Anjou. There’s broadness on the palate, impact from the schist. There’s a gentle oxidation that... read more →
I’m beginning to think that the appley chenin is one of the hardest grapes to work with. It reacts poorly to overworking and easily loses its acid. But when it’s... read more →
A gorgeous example of chenin from the noir side of Anjou, meaning it’s grown on the schist. It’s still a little young. By September it will be more adult, but... read more →
Mark Angéli treats his special single-vineyard wine to a two-year élevage, and it always seems rounder, fuller, a bit more classic with a bitter edge and bracing rhubarb. Don’t leave... read more →
Like the man, Mark Angéli’s wines are a peaceful journey into sensibility. The La Lune, both the regular and the one raised in amphore is a blend from three vineyards... read more →
Stéphane Erissé makes subtle wines of elegance from 3 hectares of vines with an average age of 90 in Saint Georges-Sur-Layon. This chenin is subdued and extremely classy. You might... read more →
What case of wine is complete without the Pur Breton? I couldn’t resist including the new vintage, which is brilliant. No trace of sheepy brett (or at least, not much).... read more →
Here’s a beauty for those who want to explore chenin done well on schist. But first that name: Camille tells me “Mentule means penis in old French. Matagrabolisée is a... read more →
Based on the 2010 vintage, this is the second disgorgement of this wine, with the additional year on the lees, it has become brilliant. Chalk, celery root, gentle fizz, powder,... read more →