Tasting notes
Minerality, Alcohol, Acidity · Dry
Food pairings
These dishes match this appellation's flavour profile.
- Top pickTrout en papillote with lemon and fresh herbs
A light and lemony fish whose delicate flesh gives way to the acidity and minerality of the wine, creating a clean and refreshing pairing with fine textures.
- Chilled Cucumber and Smoked Salmon Terrine
Cool, saline salmon and fresh cucumber lift the wine's acidity and minerality; light body and modest fruitiness align with the dish's delicate textures and subtle smoky notes.
- Creamy Porcini Mushroom and Parmesan Risotto
Creamy rice with earthy mushrooms and savory cheese: the creaminess complements the wine's medium body while the minerality balances the umami notes.
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- Roasted Beetroot Cream Soup with Goat Cheese
Earthy beetroot and creamy goat cheese provide depth and mild acidity, harmoniously complementing the wine's minerality and medium structure.
- Pan-seared monkfish on a bed of leeks
Tender fish with a delicate flavor and light roasted aroma enhances the mineral and fruity presence, while moderate acidity balances the richness.
- Roast chicken with preserved lemon and thyme
Golden skin and lemony juices balance the wine's roundness and minerality; the herbaceous notes and tender meat harmonize with its moderate acidity and medium body.
Storage potential between 8 and 18 years
Currently drink vintages 2008 to 2018
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.