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16¾/20
Jean-Maurice Raffault Chinon Blanc 2023
Chinon, Touraine, Loire, FranceOnly 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, and was native cool fermented in stainless, to preserve the bright, fresh, very special character of chenin on limestone. Bright and shimmering with white blossoms, crystalline lemon, crunchy green apple, through the slight palate, finishing with a chalky buzz. Chenin's vibrancy is on show here, and will be through the next few years ahead.Tasted: 19 June 2024Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:ON | $26.00 | 750ml | consignment |
Le Sommelier Inc.
Grape: Chenin Blanc