COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Domaine de la Noblaie
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine de la Noblaie is situated on the high chalk hills of Chinon, led by fourth-generation winemaker Jerome Billard. While Chinon is famous for red wines made from Cabernet Franc, white Chinon is exceptionally rare, representing only about two percent of the appellation's total output. The name Chante le Vent (Sings the Wind) refers to the constant winds blowing across the hillside vineyards, which naturally ventilate the Chenin Blanc grapes and protect them from rot, allowing for slow and clean ripening.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Chinon Blanc is exceptionally rare, accounting for only about two percent of the entire appellation's production.
Fact 02
Winemaker Jerome Billard honed his craft at the legendary Chateau Petrus in Pomerol and Dominus Estate in Napa Valley.
Fact 03
The name Chante le Vent (Sings the Wind) honors the hillside breezes that naturally protect the grapes from rot.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested with up to three separate passes to ensure optimal maturity. Vinification involves a gentle pressing of whole bunches, followed by fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks to preserve the pure fruit profile. The wine is aged on its fine lees for four to eight months in stainless steel vats, completely avoiding oak influence to maintain its vibrant mineral character and crisp acidity.
