2021 Benoit Courault, Empreinte Blanc VdF

Benoit Courault manages his estate in Faye d'Anjou, a village in the Loire Valley where he has practiced organic and biodynamic farming since establishing the property in 2006. This wine is made from Chenin Blanc, grown in the estate's characteristic schist soils that define the local Anjou terroir. In the glass, it shows clear notes of orchard fruit and quince, framed by a tactile, structured texture and a distinct mineral edge. The 2021 vintage was marked by significant spring frost, resulting in a classic, vibrant profile with noticeable acidity and tension. This is a precise, high-personality bottle that is ready to enjoy now but possesses the balance to evolve in the cellar.