2022 Benjamin Serer Méthode Traditionnelle

100% organic Chenin Blanc hand picked from vineyards immediately east of Tours and across the river on the north side. Roughly 3.7 acres of vines averaging 50+ years of age and farmed without herbicides, pesticides or synthetic fungicides. Ferments are native, and three-fourths of the wine is raised in steel over winter and one-fourth in older 400L barrels. The wine is bottled en tirage in March and left to age on its lees for 12 months before disgorgement. No dosage.  500 cases made. It opens with a bouquet of baked apple, quince, and delicate floral notes, underpinned by a chalky minerality. The palate is refined yet vibrant, with a fine mousse and an interplay of citrus, toasted almond, and brioche. Benjamin Serer was originally a chef for Alain Ducasse, but caught the wine bug while running a brasserie in Tours.