Sparkling Chenin Blanc from the Central Loire Valley is one of the great undiscovered wonders of the wine world. Employing organic viticulture and the traditional Champagne method of secondary fermentation in the bottle, Loire Valley legend Jacky Blot has crafted a phenomenal sparkling wine that has us dancing around the counter. Blot’s effervescent masterpiece reflects a radiant lemon-gold hue followed by gorgeous aromas of quince, yellow melon, Anjou Pear, beeswax, and lemon curd. Softly sparkling, the wine graces the palate with brisk expressions of green pineapple, Golden Delicious apple, and perfumed tuffeau limestone minerality. The wine finishes long and zesty with persistent waves of yellow melon, bee pollen, and yellow tuffeau minerals. Perhaps the world’s finest sub-$30 sparkling wine, we encourage you to buy this by the case for year ’round enjoyment. And if your holiday table calls for a sparkling wine, this is the perfect choice.
Vinous: 91 points
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