Country: France
Region: Loire
Appellation: Vin de France
Grape variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
Style: White
ABV: 12.5% by vol.
Vineyard size: 10 hectares
Terroir: Ancient marine bed. Clay-flint with alluvial deposits.
Age of vines: 40+ years
Farming: Dry-farmed. Organic. Plowed by horse.
Harvest: By hand
Vinification: Pressed using a large wooden basket press. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, without any manipulation whatsoever. No fining. No filtration.
Aging: 24 months in demi-muid (600L barrel)
Sulfur added: None