2024 Bernard Baudry, Chinon Blanc

At Domaine Bernard Baudry, Matthieu Baudry applies a rigorous organic philosophy to his Chenin Blanc, sourcing fruit from a complex mix of clay, limestone, and silex soils. The 2024 vintage was a true test for the Loire Valley, marked by rain and mildew pressure, but Matthieu’s meticulous farming ensured a healthy harvest. The resulting wine is a triumph of precision: the difficult weather has been transmuted into electric freshness and beautiful, piercing acidity. Vinified with natural yeasts in a combination of 500L barrels and concrete eggs, the wine balances its sharp edges with lees-derived texture. It is a dry, architectural Chenin Blanc that combines immediate purity with serious structure for the cellar. Crisp orchard fruit, wet stones, and just enough texture to keep things interesting. This wine is a stellar value and worth every penny.