About the wine
Philipes mouthwateringly vibrant Chenin was a punt that paid off
- Philipe took a massive gamble back in 2001, when he ripped up his Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc vines in favour of lesser known Chenin Blanc ones. The bold move paid off and nowadays he produces some of the top Chenin in the region.
- The fruit for Philipe’s Anjou Blanc En Terrasse is hand harvested from a high altitude, south-facing spot between the prestigious Loire valley and up-and-coming Layon valley.
- His Chenin is aromatic, smooth, and mouthwateringly fresh. With bags of structure and balance. Aromas of green apples and citrus fruits lure you in, and the minerality gives it a lovely refreshing bite.
Best before
Drink now to 2024
Serving advice
Serve chilled at 10-12°C
Food match
A Caesar salad, asparagus with hollandaise sauce or with a nice panfried cod fillet topped up with crème fraiche.
Contains sulphites
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France
Loire Valley
Chenin blanc
Crisp White
13.5% ABV
75cl
Vegan
Vegetarian
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Philippe Socheleau
- After studying food & wine, Philippe spent some time at a friends vineyard and was so taken with it, that he came straight home and started his own winemaking business with his father.
- He took a massive gamble back in 2001, when he ripped up their Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc vines in favour of lesser known Chenin Blanc ones. The bold move paid off and nowadays they are producing some of the top Chenin in the region.
- To Philippe, the beauty of his job is creating delicious wines for people to enjoy. He thrives on the patience and precision required and won’t shy away from taking a little risk every now and then. In short, he’s nailed what being a winemaker is all about!
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