Chenin Blanc / Chardonnay blend from the prized region of Champ-sur-Layon within Anjou (but cannot be labelled as such because it is made dry and the region typically specializes in sweeter dessert wines).
Orange blossom, pear, under-ripe pineapple, powdery limestone, beeswax, hay, snappy mineral finish. Fresh and sophisticated.
varietal: 80% Chenin Blanc, 20% Chardonnay
style: dry white
region: Anjou, Loire Valley, France
farming/cellar: certified organic, limestone/schist soil, matured in 400L neutral oak barrels,
pairing: smoked salmon, soft cheese
