2017 Ferme de la Sansonniere (Mark Angeli), Blanderies Vieilles Vignes Blanc VdF

Mark Angeli operates Ferme de la Sansonnière in the Loire Valley, a seven-hectare estate he acquired in 1990 and transformed into a benchmark for biodynamic, minimal-intervention viticulture. This particular bottling comes from "Les Blanderies," a vineyard site planted with old Chenin Blanc vines rooted in the region’s signature schist soils. The wine exhibits a concentrated profile with notes of orchard fruit, honeyed tea, and distinct mineral tension, supported by a structured, persistent texture. The 2017 vintage in Anjou presented a challenging growing season marked by frost, which resulted in low yields that ultimately concentrated the character of these older vines. This is a profound, singular expression of terroir that rewards careful patience in the cellar, offering significant depth for the dedicated collector.