2022 Stephane Bernaudeau, Les Coqueries '24 mois elevage', VdF

The 2022 Stéphane Bernaudeau Les Coqueries, is a profound expression of 100% Chenin Blanc, crafted from a generous Loire Valley vintage characterized by warmth and sun, yet balanced by beneficial pre-harvest rains. This captivating white originates from the Anjou region's Thouarcé, a parcel situated near the revered Bonnezeaux hills, where schist and argilo-schist soils imbue the wine with a distinctive saline minerality. Stéphane Bernaudeau, a proponent of organic and biodynamic viticulture, adopts a minimalist approach, favoring spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in used barrels and an extended 16-month aging on lees. The outcome is a wine celebrated for its remarkable purity, elegance, and a deep sense of place, brilliantly showcasing Chenin Blanc's expressive capacity and the unique essence of its vineyard.