Anjou, Loire Valley

France

From 40 year-old vines which are in conversion from organic to bio-dynamic, planted at 8000 vines/ha on shallow soils of grey schist and rhyolite in St Lambert du Lattay. Fermented in stainless steel with native yeasts for 2-3 weeks with no malo, followed by maturation in 300 and 750 litre barrels (30% new) for 15-18 months.

‘The 2022 Anjou Blanc from Thibaud Boudignon reveals a perfumed, exotic bouquet with aromas of green mango, pineapple, pear and spices intertwined with a touch of toast. More depth and fleshier than the 2021, it’s medium-bodied, perfectly balanced with a seamless, layered texture and a delicately bitter finish. 30,000 bottles produced. Drink 2023-2030.’ 93 points, Yohan Castaing, The Wine Advocate, January 2024.