L'Ecole No. 41 2021 Old Vines Chenin Blanc
Genuine old vine Chenin Blanc is a vanishing treasure, as I know of no new NW plantings of the grape other than a couple of tiny patches in the Willamette Valley. It's my belief that the nuanced floral aromas and delicate accents of fruit and flowers are best found in vines at least 30 years old. The three vineyards used here date back to 1979! This is young and sharp, with citrus flesh and oil and herbal accents. The odds are it will evolve beautifully, as Chenins do in the Loire, over the next decade or longer. At any price it's a treasure; at this price it's a steal.
4150 cases; 13%; $18
