Anjou Blanc "Quarts"

France
Loire
2020

Les Quarts is the original plot that gave its name to the Quarts-de-Chaume appellation. The Quarts-de- Chaume terroir—a sunny, south-facing hillside on schists, exposed to the morning mists of the Layon River and ventilated by constant winds—results in a botrytis of rare concentration. Hand harvested, direct pressing, natural yeast fermentation. 24 months in 400L French Oak Barrels.

97 points
"Bone dry, with attractive, honeyed and vanilla notes, a vibrant, mouthfilling texture and a very long, precise and pure finish that shows light saline notes despite still being a little closed at the end, although this demonstrates its potential to evolve with further time in…"
Jim Budd ,
Decanter
4/19/2024

SKU/Code: 
DB4423-20
Product Line: 
Wine
White
Varietal: 
Chenin Blanc
Farming Type: 
Biodynamic