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From Les Bournais — a premier lieu-dit on sandy silex soils on the plateau above the Loire — this dry Chenin Blanc is the benchmark for modern Montlouis. Bone dry, mineral, and intensely aromatic: quince, white peach, lemon verbena, tufa mineral, chalk, and the distinctive honeyed undertone that Chenin Blanc acquires from its autolytic aging potential. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in old barrels. Among the Loire's most compelling dry whites.
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The quintessential Loire pairing — freshwater pike with dry Chenin Blanc from the same valley. The wine's mineral acidity and white stone fruit echo the delicate fish, beurre blanc bridges its buttery texture.
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A true regional pairing — Tours is Chenin country, rillettes are a Tours specialty. The wine's acidity cuts through the pork fat while its mineral freshness refreshes between bites.
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Dry Loire Chenin with white asparagus is a classic French combination. The wine's quince and white flower notes complement asparagus's sweetness while its acidity cuts through the egg sauce.
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Loire goat cheese with Loire Chenin Blanc is one of France's most celebrated regional pairings. The wine's acidity lifts the cheese's tanginess while its honeyed undertone bridges the honey.
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