Chenin Blanc (2023) - Domaine René Mosse

The wine is produced from four plots planted in 2000 and, although located in the Anjou area, it is deliberately declassified to Vin de France for greater expressive freedom .

The appellation: Vin de France

Vin de France is the broadest and most flexible category in the French wine classification, allowing producers to create wines without specific geographical restrictions and with greater freedom in the choice of grape varieties and winemaking techniques. Introduced in 2009 to replace the "Vin de Table" category, Vin de France allows producers to blend grapes from different French regions, without having to comply with the strict rules of the Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) or the Indications Géographiques Protégées (IGP). This allows greater experimentation, giving rise to wines that can be modern, innovative and accessible.

What to eat with Chenin Blanc

Who makes it: Domaine René Mosse

Founded in 1999 by Agnès and René Mosse, Domaine Mosse is at Saint-Lambert-du-Lattay, in the heart of the Anjou, Loire Valley. After running a wine bar in Tours, the couple decided to devote themselves to winegrowing, inspired by natural producers such as Jo Pithon and François Chidaine . Today their sons Joseph and Sylvestre Mosse carry the estate forward, keeping their parents’ artisan, natural approach . The production philosophy is based on: Organic farming and biodynamic practices: Biologique certification from Qualité France . Spontaneous fermentations: use of indigenous yeasts. Non-interventionist winemaking: fermentation and ageing in used oak casks, without filtration and with minimal additions of sulphur .

The vine of Chenin Blanc

Chenin Blanc

Chenin Blanc is a white grape variety native to the Loire, in France, known for its incredible versatility. It is able to produce a wide range of wines, from dry, mineral whites to traditional method sparkling wines, right through to botrytised sweet wines of extraordinary longevity.

Chenin Blanc: the Anjou area

Climate: Oceanic

Altitude: Low Altitude (0-200 m above sea level)

Soil: Rocky / granite

Geographical setting: River

Profile of Chenin Blanc

Primary aromas: Fresh citrus, green apple, white flowers

Secondary aromas: Buttery notes, hazelnut, light toastiness

Tertiary aromas: Hints of honey, almond, mineral shades

Tasting notes: The Chenin Blanc 2023 from Domaine René Mosse shows a bright golden-yellow colour. On the nose it offers an elegant bouquet of ripe fruit and white flowers, enriched by delicate buttery and nutty notes. On the palate it is fresh and vibrant, with a balanced structure and a pleasant minerality. The finish is long and refined.