2021 Domaine de la Noblaie Chinon Blanc, Loire Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE While Chinon is famed for its red Cabernet Franc, white Chinonmade exclusively from Chenin Blancis a hidden gem, accounting for just a small percentage of the appellations production. Domaine de la Noblaie is among the few producers to champion this style, and their 2021 Chinon Blanc is a compelling argument for its elegance and ageability. The fruit comes from organically farmed, high elevation parcels in the heart of the Chinon AOC,

and native fermentations are central to their philosophy

he believes that individuality can only be achieved through the reduction of machines

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prevent the proliferation of moisture sucking weeds

consistently over-delivering in both quality and character

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Laurent from vineyards grown on sandy loam soils

and England with a wholesale division distributing over 750 wines in New York

Throughout history this has always been a contested area

Ray and Nancy decided that it was time to retire

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energetic and passionate young people who want to carry their region forward