Gaspard, Chenin Blanc (2021)

REGION: Loire Valley COUNTRY: France GRAPE(S): Chenin BODY: Medium ABV: 12.5% TASTING NOTES: This wine shows the fresh side of Chenin, full of pears, quince, baked apples and lively acidity.  WINEMAKING NOTES: Sustainable growing practices. The grapes are hand-picked, then left to settle for 48 hours (débourbage). The must then ferments with indigenous yeasts. Aged in tanks, on fine lies for six months with batonnage. Filtered, not fined. PAIRS WELL WITH: Grilled salmon with herb marinade, Chicken or Tofu Stir-fry with citrus/soy/ginger sauce, Thanksgiving dinner, Sage apple roast duck with Brie, Fresh salad with pears/goat cheese/walnuts.