2021 Domaine Aux Moines, Savennieres, Roche aux Moines

Domaine Aux Moines is located in the Loire Valley’s Savennières appellation, where the Laroche family has managed the estate since 1981, continuing a winemaking tradition that traces its roots to the 12th-century monks of the Abbey Saint-Nicolas. This wine is made from Chenin Blanc grown in the Roche aux Moines sub-appellation, a historic site defined by steep, south-facing hillsides composed of schist, sandstone, and volcanic rock. In the glass, it reveals notes of lemon curd, beeswax, and dried orchard fruit, supported by a structured, mineral-driven texture. The 2021 vintage brought a cool, nuanced growing season that emphasizes the wine's vibrant acidity and precise, focused character. With its distinct balance of fruit and stony depth, this bottle is ready to enjoy now but possesses the structural integrity to evolve for years in the cellar.