Benoît Courault, 'Empreinte' Chenin Blanc 2024 Advanced Skinsy Pressed to a mix of

Pressed to a mix of cement and one tronconic wooden barrel for aging through winter

you don't get that rustic sense anywhere else

This is your classic Champenois blend of Chard

This has lovely richness coupled with loads of acid and herbal

I'd love to see it develop but wouldn't trust this in my fridge

Benoît Courault, 'Empreinte' Chenin Blanc 2024 Advanced Skinsy Pressed to a mix ofPlace: Bonnezeaux, France Grape: Chenin Blanc Vibe: Natural, crisp More dry Chenin from Bonnezeaux, a sign of changing times tastes. God this is good. Plenty of oomph but plenty of nervous tension too. That on edge quality of Chenin Blanc that keeps me coming back time after time. Back up the truck. ABV: 13%