Organic

VdF Blanc,"La Lune Noire", Sansonnière - 2021

Name: VdF Blanc,"La Lune Noire", Sansonnière
Brand: Sansonnière
SKU: 49180
Price: 159.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 49180 750 mL

From one of Anjou's original natural winemakers, since 1989 this estate has been at the forefront of vineyard biodiversity. This extremely small production cuvée is from a small plot of Chenin Blanc usually blended in with another wine. Off-dry, intensely concentrated, this has all of intensity of Chenin Blanc condensed. Pair with a simple piece of fine cheese and contemplate.

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Color

White

Vintage

2021

Country

France

Region

Loire

Sub-Region

Anjou and Saumur

Appellation/Village

Anjou

Producer

Sansonnière

Grape Variety

Chenin Blanc

Limited Production: Only 1 bottle(s) per customer

Production Methods

Organic

Biodynamic

Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.

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