Tasting notes
Minerality, Acidity, Fruity · Dry
Food pairings
These dishes match this appellation's flavour profile.
- Top pickSeared scallops on leek and lemon cream
Delicate scallops paired with a soft cream and a touch of lemon: the acidity and minerality highlight the freshness of the sea, a perfect balance with light bubbles.
- Seafood Choucroute with baby potatoes
The saline and tangy texture of the fermented vegetables and the delicate flesh of the fish highlight the freshness, minerality, and light fruitiness of the wine.
- Shrimp ceviche with lime, avocado and cilantro
The bright acidity of the lime and the delicate shrimp meat enhance the wine's fruity freshness and minerality, while the avocado adds a creaminess that balances the light finish.
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- Smoked salmon, homemade blinis and dill cream
The finesse of the smoked fish and buttered blinis contrast with the bright acidity and minerality, while the wine's fruity notes highlight the dill cream without overpowering it.
- Roast chicken with herbs and fondant apples
Golden skin and fragrant juices balance the wine's bright acidity and minerality; apples provide a light sweet freshness that complements the fine body and low tannins.
- Chicken stewed in white wine and mushrooms
A creamy sauce and earthy mushrooms highlight the moderate acidity and minerality of the wine, while the tender meat and light body remain in balance without overpowering the fruity aromas.
Storage potential between 3 and 15 years
Currently drink vintages 2011 to 2023
Serve between 10°C and 12°C
Common varieties
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc is a versatile grape variety mainly cultivated in the Loire Valley, France. It is used to produce a wide range of white wines, from dry and fresh to rich and complex sweet wines. Chenin Blanc offers lively acidity, flavors of white fruits, and aging potential.