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2023 Thomas Batardiere Chenin Blanc 'Grand Clos', Loire, France
$49.99
A new parcel from Thomas & Marie-Lise at Batardière — young Chenin, planted in 2020, just east of the village of Rablay. It’s the last plot on the hillside where Esprit Libre grows, but the soils here tell a different story: a break in the slope, more heavily eroded schist, giving the wine a distinct shape and feel.
As is their way, Batardière vinifies each parcel separately, zeroing in on the nuance of site and soil. 2022 was the debut harvest for this new plot, and they chose to release it only in magnum — a nod to the small scale and special nature of the fruit. Just a few made it stateside, and we were lucky to get a piece.
The vintage? Drought and heat defined Anjou in ‘22, not unlike ‘18 or ‘20, so the wine leans toward earlier drinking — but, true to form, Thomas & Marie-Lise fine-tuned their harvest and cellar work to hold onto freshness. As always: no sulfur, unfined, unfiltered. A new expression, and a beautiful one.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Loire Valley
- Appellation Anjou
- Style White Wine
- Producer Thomas Batardiere
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Chenin Blanc
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, Braised Things, White Sauce, Fried Food
- Characteristics Wild Side, No Sulfur, Flexes w/ Food, Dressed to Impress, Big Power
- This item is not eligible for discount.