Le Clos Galerne Anjou Balade en Chenin 2023 Vintage:2023 steep hills and misty valleys

steep hills and misty valleys

Michel tries to touch the wine as little as possible while his wine rests on the lees for six months

with its underlying mineral focus shining through the midpalate and finish

alpine cheese

mustard seed

Le Clos Galerne Anjou Balade en Chenin 2023 Vintage:2023 steep hills and misty valleysThe best Chenin Blancs are noteworthy for their texture. Some are solidly built, like they would stand up without the glass. Some are ethereal, seemingly made more out of air than liquid. The acidity in the wine seems to float along the palate, illuminating flavors along the way. Le Clos Galernes Balade en Chenin, brought to life by Cedric & Myrtille Bourez, has this quality. Their domaine is on a curiously mineral rich form of basalt called spilite