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He quickly went to work for the hard working and demanding Lous Barruol at famed Gigondas producer Chateau de Saint Cosme. He quickly rose to the rank of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003echef du cave\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making 4 vintages during his tenure. His love for Chenin Blanc drew him to Montlouis, where an underappreciation of this historic appellation allowed him to acquire 9 hectares of sacred old vine sites (mostly planted pre WWII!). He immediately converted the farming of all his vines to certified organics, with the aim to allow these precious old vines to speak without obfuscation. This traditional philosophy extends into the cellar where his use of older barrels shows the deft touch of true Chenin zen. 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It is now run by the energetic mother-daughter team of Monique and Tessa Laroche. The estate comprises 9.6 Ha of Chenin Blanc and .8 Ha Cabernet Franc. The vineyards are all south and southwest facing hillsides in the sub-appellation of \"Roche Aux Moines\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSavennieres is located on the Western edge of the Anjou region in the Loire valley, not far from the city of Angers. The vineyards are located on hillsides along the Loire river. The proximity to the river helps to temper the cold of the region as well as to encourage ripeness and protect against springtime frosts. The soils in Savennières are predominantly schists with some sandstone and clay. They tend to produce a flinty, drier style Chenin Blanc that can age for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate has always taken a natural approach in their vineyard work and cellar practices. 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The exceptionally well-balanced acidity and attractive viscosity of this vin de paille-style wine is highlighted on the palate. Grown in the ancient granite soils of the Paardeberg, it has a very distinct flavour profile reminding one of Mebos, with an intense mouthfeel like that of silky lemon meringue pie. The extraordinarily fresh and lingering finish, culminating from the old vines of the Swartland, which also allow dappled sunlight to penetrate the canopies of the bush-vines and develop the stone fruit aromas of this wine. Best served chilled at 8 to 10 °C with savoury-lead or sweet desserts or a combination of hard cheeses. This is a vegan friendly wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Vinous \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2024 Straw Wine comes from deep, decomposed granite soils in Paardeberg that offer the highest natural malic acid to counter the concentration. The fruit is dried off the vine for four weeks, with ten months' fermentation before it naturally comes to a halt. It has extraordinarily pure acacia honey, orange pith and tangerine scents that are beautifully defined. The palate has stunning delineation, a razor-sharp line of acidity and ample weight, but it is not cloying in any way. The finish feels quite stem ginger, leaving the mouth tingling afterwards. Brilliant. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoney, golden raisins, figs, candied oranges, dried pineapples and lemonade on the nose of this concentrated dessert wine. So much sweet, dried-fruit goodness packed in, beautifully balanced by sharp acidity. Long and intense. From chenin blanc grapes grown on granite soil, dried for four weeks in the shade. Drink or hold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 375ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skurnik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52386564112689,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/Mullineux_Family_Wines_Straw_Wine_Swartland_South_Africa_2024_375mL.jpg?v=1768572610"},{"product_id":"ken-forrester-the-fmc-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch-south-africa-2023","title":"Ken Forrester, The FMC Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.learnaboutwine.com\/pages\/stars-of-white-wine\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKen Forrester is widely considered one of the country's leading experts on Chenin Blanc and 'The FMC' is his top cuvée. The initials stand for '\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eForrester, Meinert, Chenin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the 'M' referring to Ken's long time friend and collaborator Martin Meinert with whom this wine was created. Fermented and aged for 12 months in oak barrels this is a wonderfully rich and layered wine with ripe stone and tropical fruit flavours, dried apricot, vanilla, honey and spice. The several levels of complexity are well balanced and nicely restrained in style and make a wine well worthy of it's exalted reputation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSituated on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain, in the heart of South Africa's most famous wine region Stellenbosch, their vineyards are commonly referred to as the Home of Chenin Blanc and other premium award-winning wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the years their range of top quality wines have received massive national and international acclaim with literally hundreds of awards and accolades. Their wines are broadly available in reputable restaurants and exported around the globe. Ken Forrester's philosophy has always been to create a range of handcrafted, individually made wines that suitably complement a wide variety of food styles and provide excellent value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSustainable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eKen Forrester\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e100% Chenin Blanc \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eStellenbosch, South Africa\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Ken Forrester, the ‘King of Chenin’, the flagship FMC is rich, seductive and utterly sophisticated. Layer upon layer of pineapple, candied lemon, dried apricot, ginger and vanilla, with touches of honey, spice and crème brûlée; effortlessly supported by gentle oak and lovely freshness. This wine is still showing the exuberance and nerviness of youth, and will develop and blossom over the next 4-5 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA ripe, inviting and delicious chenin blanc that has aromas and flavors of honey, apricots, papayas, candied ginger and chamomile. It’s full-bodied, creamy and honeyed, with abounding yellow and tropical fruit, plus a touch of cloves on a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2023 The FMC is pure Chenin Blanc that was picked via 23 passes through the vineyard. It underwent a natural ferment and aged in 400-liter barrels for 12 months, 40% new. Always one of Forrester's gems, this has a wonderful bouquet of orchard fruit, verbena and hints of honeysuckle. The palate is fresh and vibrant on the entry, with touches of candied orange peel, white peach and apricot all very well defined and persistent through the elegant finish. Superb.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA rich yet racy version, with vivid acidity creating a linear feel up front but then carrying the detailed core of poached quince, white peach, pickled ginger, lemon curd and orange blossoms, which expands on the palate. An overtone of toasted brioche, almond biscotti and vanilla-infused pastry cream is a subtle thread winding through the fruit core and echoing on the long, lush finish. Chenin Blanc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Classic Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53661465968945,"sku":null,"price":82.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/Ken_Forrester_The_FMC_Chenin_Blanc_Stellenbosch_South_Africa_2023.jpg?v=1775582646"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-belliviere-les-rosiers-loire-france-2022","title":"Domaine de Belliviere “Les Rosiers,\" Jasnières, Loire, France, 2022 (Jasnieres is Chenin)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaking biodynamic wines in the northernmost vineyards of the Loire requires determination, passionate commitment, and a cool temperament, as mother nature regularly brings frost, mildew, odium, and hail but this is exactly what the do, rather well we may add. They started on the backfoot with losses of vineyards to frost  and other things in the early 90's to build up to where they are now. They now have 14 hectares, scattered over 65 parcels within 6 villages. Chenin Blanc represents the vast majority of the Bellivière production. Grapes are diligently picked by hand and in the cellar, each parcel is vinified individually in barrels of various shapes and sizes, permitting Eric and his son Clément to make judicious blending choices each vintage. Fermentations are always done with native yeasts, and often they will not finish all of the grapes' sugars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"YrbPuc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eEric Nicolas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e100% Chenin Blanc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJasnières appellation, \u003c\/span\u003eLoire Valley, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmain class=\"Main-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AppellationExpert\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AppellationExpert-contents node-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"origins\" class=\"ParagraphEdito paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"title-blue-slarge\"\u003eHistory:  \u003c\/span\u003eDeveloped by Cistercian monks in the Middle Ages, celebrated by Henri IV and finely mapped under Louis XIV, the vineyard has undergone a qualitative revival coupled with a profound revival of public interest since the 1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresentation:  The geographical area of the Jasnières appellation extends over two communes in the Sarthe department: Lhomme and Ruillé-sur-Loir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"soil-and-climate\" class=\"ParagraphEdito paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil: Turonian chalk (tuffeau), broken down into flint clays on sloping hillsides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClimate: This appellation is one of the most northerly in the Loire Valley. Protected by the Bercé forest to the north and benefiting from adjacent valleys and south-facing slopes, it enjoys a temperate Touraine climate, broken down into numerous microclimates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"cultivation-methods\" class=\"ParagraphEdito paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title--large\"\u003eCultivation methods:  Minimum density 5,500 vines\/ha. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrictly regulated short pruning.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinsdeloire.fr\/en\" class=\"logo\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe nose, and a lovely creaminess and delicacy on the palate perfectly match this wine's character of a floral inhalation with rarefied pit fruit essences. Smooth, substancial and glossy, this lingers caresssingly and delicately yet with formidable concentration of fruit and flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIan Blackburn 14.5, 24, 23.5, 32 = 94 points\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eClear but dense, sliced nectarine, kiss of saltiness, elevated Chenin with the smallest possible kiss of \"off dry\" - really a luxurious mouth that screams \"pair me with great food\" - This is a great date night wine - spicy curry, amazing with grilled veggies and tofu, roasted chicken with goat cheese and garlic spinach.  This is a great find inside of Chenin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farm Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53885085843761,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/DomainedeBelliviere_LesRosiers_Jasnieresappellation_Loire_France_2022.jpg?v=1777597842"}],"url":"https:\/\/marchantofwine.com\/collections\/chenin-blanc.oembed","provider":"Merchant of Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}