2022 Domaine Philippe Tessier Cour-Cheverny Blanc, Loire Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE The 2022 Cour Cheverny is crafted entirely from Romorantin, a grape variety unique to the Cour Cheverny AOC in the Loire Valley and rarely found outside this tiny appellation. Romorantin was introduced by King Franois I in the 16th century, and today it lives on in wines like Tessiersexpressing both heritage and terroir. Grown organically on sandy clay soils rich in silica, the vines benefit from a cool climate that enhances the grapes

Willett’s approach combines meticulous vineyard management with minimal intervention in the cellar

this wine offers immediate drinking pleasure and can be enjoyed with everyday meals

followed by an extended maceration

a single vineyard

Maceration at 40°F for about 20 days

the first and only organic pépinieriste in the world

000 bottles are produced in an average vintage

Where others choose to plant vines that are easier to grow

this Manzoni Bianco (a crossing of Riesling and Pinot Bianco) is grown biodynamically and harvested by hand

pure expression of the terroir

’s last vintage at Matassa

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