Clement Baraut, Le Coteau de l'Ayre 2017

100% Chenin Blanc from Clement's best parcel, north facing with schist and limestone. Whole cluster direct pressed, with 6 months in neutral oak. No fining, filtration or SO2. A beautiful and voluptuous expression of Chenin, with razor sharp acidity at the end. Dare I say, a baby Nicolas Joly?

Clément arrived in the Loire in the late 80’s, and has spent every moment since helping to make natural wines, and spreading his expertise on the biodynamic method. Clément is now focused mostly on his own domaine in Savennières, and most notably from the famous Roche aux Moines vineyard. And while fancy A.O.C.’s are not always our thing, great terroir always is. His wine is a testament to the fact that this patch of earth couldn’t be in better hands. - Fifi's Wine