Les Grandes Vignes

La Varenne du Poirier 2020

Aged in barrel for a year before bottling, this Chenin is depth meets energy. Delightfully balanced and an absolute crowd charmer.
 

DETAILS ABOUT THE WINE:

Winemaker: Les Grandes Vignes

Farming: Biodynamic

Region: Loire, France

Vintage: 2020

Grapes: Chenin Blanc

Colour: White

ABV: 12.5%

Size: 75 cL

£41.00

Behind the Bottle

Les Grandes Vignes

A family business, Jean-Francois Vaillant took over the Anjou estate with his mother in 1985, and with the help of his brother and sister, continues to run the domaine today.

As soon as the wines landed in the UK, we sat down for a team call to catch up with both Jean-Francois Vaillant and his right-hand cellar man, Benjamin. Tasting through the lineup, the team was blown away by the incredible concentration of the Chenin Blancs, the fresh yet serious nature of the bubbles and the buzzing spirit of the red ...