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2024 Thomas Batardiere Anjou l'Esprit Libre, Loire, France
$54.00
Certified Biodynamic. 100% Chenin Blanc. This wine is made of three parcels, situated in Rablay, with vines 15-90 years old. From plateaus of red sand and quartz gravel on schist. The juice is blended in steel tanks before the fermentation starts. The alcoholic and malolactic fermentations start naturally, without inoculation and without temperature control (his cave is underground and itâs 14 degrees C). The wine rests on its lees from pressing until summer without sulfur. Raised mainly in steel, although Thomas uses LâEsprit Libre to break in his 500L tonneaux that he then uses for âClos de Cocusâ when needed. Unfined and unfiltered, with less than 20ppm SO2 added at bottling.
Arrives the last week of April, 2026.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Loire Valley
- Appellation Anjou
- Style White Wine
- Producer Thomas Batardiere
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Chenin Blanc
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, White Sauce, Fried Food
- Characteristics Wild Side, Flexes w/ Food, Dressed to Impress, Big Power
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