Mineral-driven chenin blanc from the Samur appelation in France’s Loire Valley. This effort presents chenin blanc’s tension and clarity rather than opulence or plush fruit. Bright and lively with engaging juxtaposition of slight bitterness, hint of honey, and saline minerality on mid-palate and extended finish. Clearly a food wine. Just moving into its best-drinking phase. $45-55 Continue reading “Brendan Stater-West Saumur Blanc Les Chapaudaises, Loire Valley 2021”
