Les Noëls de Montbenault - Chenin - 2022 - Richard Leroy - 0,75L

An exceptional Chenin Blanc reflecting the unique terroir of Montbenault and the passionate expertise of Richard Leroy.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Vin de France
• Vintage: 2022
• Grape Variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
• Alcohol: 13% vol
• Bottle Size: 75 cl
• Terroir: "Les Noëls de Montbenault" parcel situated on gray and blue schist soils, with rhyolite, a silica-rich volcanic rock
• Viticulture: Certified organic and biodynamic farming, hand-harvested

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Pale yellow with golden reflections
• Nose: Complex aromas of white-fleshed fruits (apple, pear), floral and mineral notes, with a hint of citrus
• Palate: Lively and fresh attack, broad and elegant texture, ripe fruit flavors, pronounced minerality, and lovely tension
• Finish: Long and persistent, with slight salinity and well-balanced acidity

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🦞 Seafood and shellfish
• 🐟 Grilled or lightly sauced fish
• 🧀 Aged goat cheeses
• 🍣 Sushi and sashimi

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Enjoy now to appreciate its freshness and vibrancy, or cellar for 5 to 10 years to develop more complex aromas.

🏰 About the Estate

Domaine Richard Leroy, located in Rablay-sur-Layon in the Loire Valley, covers 2.7 hectares. Richard Leroy, a former economist and wine enthusiast, took over the vineyard in the mid-1990s. He practices environmentally respectful viticulture with low yields and rigorous grape selection. His wines, made without added sulfur, are recognized as some of the finest expressions of Chenin Blanc, sought after by connoisseurs worldwide.