J.M. Raffault Chinon Blanc 2021

Wine Type:
Style of Wine:	Light & Crisp
Country of Origin:	France
Wine Region:	Loire Valley
Appellation:	Chinon
Grape Varietal:	Chenin Blanc
Bottle Format:	750mL
Case Size:	12 bottles
$382.08 Per Case ($31.84/btl) Add to Cart

Tasting Notes

Critical Praise

90 points Treve Ring, Gismondi on Wine

"Only 2% of Chinon is planted to white, so when you find a Chinon Blanc, you know you're in for a special chenin blanc experience. This organically farmed chenin comes mostly from Ligre's chalky, limestone clay soils. This was native cool fermented in stainless, to preserve the bright, fresh, very special character of chenin on limestone. Wildflower honey, pear skin, lemon, eraser, subtle quince streams along the lees-lined palate, finishing with a shimmering hum of energy. A beaut now, but will certainly continue to hold in your cellar over the next few years. A mystery while they bottle this with a plastic cork."