Montlouis-sur-Loire L'Equilibriste La Grange Tiphaine 2010

Legend has it that Chenin, a grape variety native to Anjou, was cultivated by the monks of Saint-Maur Abbey, located between Angers and Saumur. Meticulously tended following organic and biodynamic viticulture methods, the Chenin vines thrive on soils consisting of sand, clay and limestone. Each vine, on average 80 years old, is ideally exposed to the south. The grapes are hand-picked at peak ripeness and carefully selected on a sorting table right in the vineyard. In the winery, half the grapes undergo alcoholic fermentation in vats and the other half in casks. The cuvée is then aged without racking before being bottled. The golden colour reveals a rich bouquet characterised by delicious notes of yellow fruit. On the palate, a burst of freshness balances with great concentration, culminating in a sweet, acidic finish.