2018 Ferme de la Sansonniere (Mark Angeli), Les Fouchardes Blanc VdF

Mark Angeli leads La Ferme de la Sansonnière in Thouarcé, Anjou, where he has managed his land under biodynamic principles since he purchased the estate in 1989. This monopole wine is made from Chenin Blanc vines planted in the 1970s, which take root in a terroir defined by red clay and schist. In the glass, it presents an oily, full-bodied texture with structured acidity, offering persistent notes of honey, stone fruit, and earth. The 2018 vintage was marked by a particularly warm summer, which concentrated the fruit and contributed to the wine's rich, dense character. This bottle is built for the cellar, though its balance of mineral tension and depth makes it an compelling experience for those ready to open it now.