100% Chenin Blanc. Off dry in 2008 (the way we love this wine) at 19 g/l residual sugar. A blend of sites with vine age between 30-90 years. The soil is predominantly clay interspersed with silex over limestone. A combination of guyot-trained and bush vines, hand harvesting in 'tris' with yields under 40hl/ht. Again, 11 months on fine lees. There's floral and apple aromatics and a beautifully fresh, mineral, energetic palate - very long and beautifully balanced. Should easily last 15-20 years but why wait? It's gorgeous now. Pair with terrine, foie gras or stronger cheeses. Could also work with fish and game in rich sauces.
"White fruits and flowers on the nose, typical young Chenin Blanc, presented in an ethereal fashion. The wines itself is a model of restraint on the palate compared with the evocative Clos Habert, its fine core of acidity building firmly in the midpalate giving it a great vigour, but without so much exuberant aroma. Good purity though, lovely citrus and cream and mineral elements on the palate, a vigorous finish, and great length. This is a wine of beauty." 17.5-18+/20, The Wine Doctor, Feb 2010