Loire Valley #CheninCheninChenin – A Windmill Favorite!

Loire Valley Chenin is the gift that keeps on giving. The variety's naturally high acidity renders it capable of being made into both still and sparkling wines, and its unique ability to become inflicted with noble rot makes it a rare contender for creating some of the world's most exquisite sweet wines. In short, Chenin can truly do it all.

This week, we're excited to share one of our favorite expressions of Loire Valley Chenin, Bigottière. Produced at the hands of Terra Vita Vinum—and hailing from the renowned appellation of Savennières—fruit for this wine comes from sandstone-schist soils and is aged on fine lees in barrel for 18 months prior to bottling.

Textured, mineral driven, and wildly food friendly, this bone dry bottle exudes flavors of green apple, honeyed stone fruit, beeswax, and crushed rocks. Although easy to drink, make no mistake—this is a serious wine that promises to drink beautifully both now and later (hello, cellar candidate!)

Cheers!