2019 Ferme de la Sansonniere (Mark Angeli), Les Fouchardes Blanc VdF

Mark Angeli operates La Ferme de la Sansonnière in the Anjou region of the Loire Valley, where he has practiced biodynamic farming since he established the estate in 1989. This wine is made from Chenin Blanc grown in the Les Fouchardes monopole, a site featuring 45-year-old vines rooted in clay and schist soils. In the glass, it displays a medium-bodied texture with distinct notes of green fruit, smoke, and mineral tension. The 2019 vintage provided the concentration necessary to balance these savory elements with a taut, structured profile. This bottle offers impressive depth today but remains built for continued development in the cellar over the coming years.