Schisteux Chenin 2020

Manual harvest, slow and gentle direct pressing overnight, spontaneous fermentation in used barrels, and subsequent maturation in wood for 17 months with malolactic fermentation. Minimal sulfites added at bottling.

Golden yellow in color, the nose displays intense complexity: quince, yellow plums, pineapple, and ripe citrus top notes, complemented by spicy oxidative aromas hinting at cumin, coriander, lemon juice, and hay; all of which gives way to a waxy, honeyed richness that emerges. The palate is dry, rich, and full-bodied, with a voluptuous texture, a concentration that envelops the palate and an energy that reverberates through to a stunning, very persistent finish.

Seafood appetizers and first courses, grilled fish, shellfish and seafood, cured meats and mature cheeses.