2024 Pascal Janvier, Coteaux du Loir

Pascal Janvier manages his holdings in the Coteaux du Loir with meticulous *lutte raisonnée* viticulture, cultivating sixty-six distinct parcels to achieve optimal physiological ripeness in this northerly, cool-climate viticultural zone. The 2024 vintage, characterized by significant climatic challenges including elevated humidity, required precise vineyard stewardship to manage vine health and preserve the structural integrity of the Chenin Blanc. In the cellar, Janvier utilizes traditional fermentation and extended aging on fine lees in stainless steel, a process designed to highlight the inherent acidity and mineral tension derived from the site’s clay and flint-heavy soils. The resulting wine possesses a focused, architectural profile, marked by high-toned acidity and a firm, dense mid-palate that reflects the inherent nerve of the vintage. This approach produces a structurally taut, dry expression that prioritizes site-driven typicity over overt extraction.