2020 Domaine des Sablonnettes Fleur d'Erables Moelleux Chenin

A remarkable value sweet Chenin Blanc from one of the emerging superstars of the Loire Valley natural wine scene.
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Domaine des Sablonnettes are at the forefront of the natural wine scene in the Loire. Whilst known and admired for their dry whites and reds, this stunning wine exemplifies why the Coteaux du Layon region is so famous for its sweet Chenin Blanc-based wines.

This comes from 25 - 30 year old vines of Chenin Blanc grown on schist, and grapes harvested from several parcels in Rablay that are showing the beginning signs of Botrytis. It's harvested at 15-16% potential alcohol and bottled with 61 grams of residual sugar, with just a dash of SO2.

Both delicate and luscious all at once, this is a vibrant, flavour-packed and beautifully balanced Moelleux and just an incredible value example of sweet Chenin Blanc.

25 - 30 year old vines of Chenin Blanc grown on schist. Harvested at 15-16% potential alcohol and bottled with 61 grams of residual sugar. These grapes are harvested from several parcels in Rablay that are showing the beginning signs of Botrytis. Vinified in tank, kept at 2 degrees for a week before being bottled in the spring with a dose of 25mg of SO2 .

Region: Loire Valley, France
Blend: Chenin Blanc (100%)
ABV: 10.50%
Closure: 750ml
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    Gorgeous wine to pair with dessert

    We first had this wine matched with dessert as part of the Summer degustation at Elksa. I loved it so much that we ordered some from Different Drop before we'd even left the table. Beautiful pairing with a light dessert.

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