La Grapperie, ‘Premières Tries’ Chenin Blanc (2023)
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Loire, France— Dreamy 100% Chenin Blanc from the first pick of all of Renaud’s plots. An absolute stunner that drinks above its price point— high-toned, linear and mineral yet supple and ripe at the same time. Crisp yellow apples, pear, beeswax, white flowers with fresh minerality and lifted acidity. Low S02.
Renaud Guettier is a farmer who started the La Grapperie winery in 2004 with very little previous winemaking experience. Today, he works a bit more than 4 hectares of vines; everything is farmed according to organic principles and harvested by hand. Renaud was the first in the Coteaux de Loir AOC to plow his vineyards with a horse—he spends countless, meticulous hours in his vineyards. His vines are spread over 15 tiny plots that sustain a diversity of microclimates along the left bank of the Loire River. These plots enable Renaud to create a spectacular balance with his wines. The majority of his vines are Pineau d’Aunis, however, he also grows some Malbec (Côt), Gamay, Grolleau, and Chenin Blanc. Renaud’s wines are some of the most impressive and powerful being crafted in the Loire.