Domaine Richou Anjou Chauvigne Blanc 2017 24 and carefully distilled in small

and carefully distilled in small batches

which hasn’t happened since 2006

bringing out the heavy rye character

After maturation in 100% American oak casks

Matured for no less than 18 years in a combination of bourbon and oloroso sherry casks

Domaine Richou Anjou Chauvigne Blanc 2017 24 and carefully distilled in smallThe estate, managed by the brother Richou, is known for outstanding Anjou chenin blanc. The Chauvigne fruit comes mostly from a vineyard called Violettes rich in volcanic schist soils. Hand harvested and made mostly in tank with 20% seeing old oak barrels. A tasty chenin with purity, freshness, briny minerality, high toned citrus and yellow fruit and a lengthy finish.