,%20Thibaud%20Boudignon.jpg?fm=avif&q=30 "Anjou Blanc Sec, Cuvée a Francois(e)")
Anjou Blanc Sec, Cuvée a Francois(e), 2022
From the finest parcels of the exceptionally stony soils of Les Gâts, this cuvée is made exclusively from free-run juice. One third was raised in large foudres, the remainder in 500-litre barrels, a portion of which were new. The nose is fragrant with apple blossom and white peach. The palate is rounder and more juicy than the straight Anjou, with a firm blade of acidity keeping everything nicely poised.
critic reviews
Made from a small parcel in the village of Saint-Lambert, the 2022 Anjou Blanc à Francois(e) is a mouth-filling style without any heaviness. The generosity of the 2022 season has been curbed, and there's a nervousness and slightly reductive nature that keeps it tight. Expect an attractive sourness from the acidity and salinity. The finish has a nice twist of savory character with 20% new oak (500-liter and cigar format). Time is needed here to ameliorate.