Domaine de la Taille Aux Loups (Jacky et J.P. Blot), Chenin Blanc “Triple Zero” Blanc Pét Nat, Touraine, Loire, France NV

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Domaine de la Taille Aux Loups (Jacky et J.P. Blot), Chenin Blanc “Triple Zero” Blanc Pét Nat, Touraine, Loire, France NV100% Chenin Blanc grown on 40+ year old vines. Grapes harvested at full maturity. Zero chapitalization. Zero liqueur de tirage. Zero dosage. Primary and secondary fermantation done with indigenous yeasts, fermented and aged in 5 to 10 year old barrels. Aged on the lees for 24 months. A glorious pt nat from the master of Montlouis, showing soaring aromas and flavors of lemon confit, chamomile, pear, oyster shell, mandarin orange, white flowers, and

on the commune of Montbrison sur Lez: two parcels on the limestone plateau at 300 meters altitude and the third one on the more sandy southern slope

he has methodically acquired a multitude of parcels he both owns and rents

Crafted from organically farmed Barbera grapes in Dogliani

The mouth is fresh

they’re handily overwhelmed by notes of Asian pear

it is composed of 80% of its base vintage

The unique qualities of this cru result from the sandy soil composition that is in stark contrast to the terrain that underlies its neighbors in Castiglione Falletto

Fortunately for the health of the soil and ecosystem

Using Giulio Cocchi’s original recipe from the late 1800s

red cherry and mountain wild berries

Full on the palate with good concentration and considerable structure on the finish

The minerality is chalky and distinct

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