Francois Cazin Cour-Cheverny 'Vendanges Manuelles' Blanc 2021 750mL

FRANCE : LOIRE VALLEY : COUR-CHEVERNY

Romorantin

MED-BODIED, MINERAL, ACID, APRICOT, GRAPE, SMOKE, ROASTED NUTS, NO OAK

One of the most recent appellations of the Loire Valley (designated 1991), Cheverny has produced wine since the 6th century. The 'Vendages Manuelles' cuvee from Francois Cazin is made from 100% Romorantin, an ancient local grape rarely seen outside the region. The wine is strikingly high acid and mineral, yet textured and somewhat nutty – undeniably unique, but if we had to compare, it's a bit like a cross between a Chenin Blanc and a Chardonnay.  

FARMING : Sustainable

WINEMAKING : Low-intervention / Natural; unfined/unfiltered

PAIRING :  Soufflé au Fromage