Clos des Plantes, Whakapiripiri Mai 2022

Grape: Chenin Blanc

Region: Loire Valley

100% Chenin Blanc from 2 different parcels on the famed Mont Benault of the Côteaux du Layon. Grapes are hand-harvested and whole-bunnch directly pressed in a vertical wooden press. Spontaneously fermented and aged for 10-12 months in stainless steel tank prior to bottling unfined, unfiltered, minimal added SO2. Features tropical fruit notes, fresh citrus, a savory mushroom hint, and a steely, mineral, or slightly smoky edge.