Vin de France Blanc, "La Lune", Sansonnière - 2022

Name: Vin de France Blanc, "La Lune", Sansonnière
Brand: Not Applicable
SKU: 40136
Price: 51.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 40136 750 mL

The grapes are direct pressed then fermented and aged for one year in double barrique. A small amount of natural volcanic sulfur is added at bottling.

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Color

White

Vintage

2022

Country

France

Region

Loire

Producer

Not Applicable

Grape Variety

Chenin Blanc

Limited Production: Only 1 bottle(s) per customer

Production Methods

Organic

Natural

Wine made from organically or biodynamically grown grapes with minimal intervention avoiding the use of chemicals, additives and technology.

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Staff Pick Notes

Are you looking for a unicorn wine? This wine has a unicorn on the label and is indeed a very magical juice: a Chenin Blanc fit for the consumption of the deities on Mount Olympus. Extremely aromatic, powerful, and delicious, this is a wine for the ages. Super-ripe stone fruits, tropical fruits, bouquets of flowers, baking spices, and beautiful acidity all meld together like one of Arachne's tapestries. While on the nose this is a dessert wine, about five seconds in it hits you that this is definitely a dry. It is labeled as a "Vin de France" as the AOC for Coteaux du Layon doesn't permit dry (sec or demi-sec) wines. This will age beautifully and would be a great candidate for cellaring.

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Glossary

Loire

There’s a lot to remember when it comes to the Loire. Novices, take note: Cabernet Franc is a great alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscadet is unparalleled as a companion to shellfish, and Cour Cheverny is the best white wine appellation you’ve never heard of. As diverse as Loire wines are, one day soon you'll know your Melon de Bourgogne from your Romorantin.

Chenin Blanc

A versatile grape that is grown worldwide, but is most commonly associated with the Loire, California, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. It produces just about any type of wine you can think of: ageworthy dessert wines; delicious, honeyed dry whites; sparklers; and even bases for fortified wines and spirits. These days, one of the most exciting stories is in South Africa, where newly adopted winemaking technologies have helped a dedicated group of producers to bring the country's dry...