Chateau La Trochoire

$29.00750ml

Why not make a barrel-fermented Chenin Blanc the evening's star?

Try almond-stuffed dates with Cabrales to start,

then sautéed scallops and a lemon-Parmesan risotto.

Finish with an apricot-stuffed pork loin.

Eyes:

Straw Yellow

Nose:

Medium-High Intensity, developing, honeysuckle, mineral, orchard fruit

Mouth:

Medium Bodied, dry, medium acidity, moderate-high intensity, medium-long finish, crushed stones, pear, honey

As wine rarities go, Chinon Blanc is right near the top. With just 2% of the appellation planted to Chenin Blanc, only a few estates produce and bottle any for sale, and of those that do, maybe a handful get exported. Chateau la Trochoire is run by three brothers, symbolized by the 3-legged chicken weather vane on the label, and organically farmed. Their Chinon Blanc Elisabeth is barrel-fermented and aged.