Le Clos Galerne Anjou Balade en Chenin 2023 alvarinho this wine shows first and

this wine shows first and foremost an intense set of fruit aromas

The Kiraly Vineyard was a renowned cru of Tokaji for centuries before a tumultuous 20th century saw the whole vineyard return to forest

Italian herbs and dusty earth

Clay scented earth lingers on the finish

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Le Clos Galerne Anjou Balade en Chenin 2023 alvarinho this wine shows first andThe best Chenin Blancs are noteworthy for their texture. Some are solidly built, like they would stand up without the glass. Some are ethereal, seemingly made more out of air than liquid. The acidity in the wine seems to float along the palate, illuminating flavors along the way. Le Clos Galernes Balade en Chenin, brought to life by Cedric & Myrtille Bourez, has this quality. Their domaine is on a curiously mineral rich form of basalt called spilite