2019 Benjamin Serer Vouvray Sec

100% organic Chenin Blanc from a single, 7.5 acre vineyard on Vouvray’s première côte, the first ridge on the edge of the plateau high above the Loire River. The vines are 50+ years old and farmed without without herbicides, pesticides or synthetic fungicides. Fermented with native yeasts and aged in stainless steel. No filtration and minimal SO2 at bottling. 13.5% alcohol.  2019 was an excellent year in Vouvray. 

Benjamin Serer climbed the ranks to chef for Alain Ducasse, then went on to open his own brasserie in Tours. He became fascinated with wine, enrolled in the wine school in Amboise, and earned internships with Mathieu Cosme, Vincent Carême, and Philippe Foreau (Clos Naudin). In 2019 he rented a few acres of old vine Chenin in Vouvray and began a new life.

92 points, Wine Enthusiast. "Gold in hue, this wine has a delightfully-honeyed nose of applesauce, bruised ripe pear, quince and fresh white blossom. A combination of creaminess and steeliness pervade the palate with the latter riding slightly atop. Drink now; the wine will continue to develop with age."