Pierre Ménard
La Varenne de Chanzé 2023
Anjou | Blanc | 2023
This white Anjou wine offers a vibrant style thanks to its unique terroir, a blend of schist and weathered spilite, which lends it a lovely freshness. Careful winemaking, featuring gentle pressing and aging in barrels and stoneware jars, reveals an elegant structure. The limited, artisanal production ensures special attention at every stage. Pierre Ménard’s commitment to environmentally friendly farming results in an authentic and precise wine.
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Region, Loire
Appellation, Anjou
Grape variety, Chenin
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Sweetness,
Vinification, Jar aging
Soil Type, Schist
Alcohol Content , 12.0%
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Cuvée Profile
End | Floral
Serving Recommendations
Serve between 10° and 12°
Aging Potential
2 to 5 years
Our Review of the Cuvée
From the very first whiff, this wine reveals subtle aromas of white flowers and white-fleshed fruits. On the palate, a lovely minerality comes through, carried by a lively tension that energizes the whole. The texture is both refined and complex, enveloping the palate with a smoothness that gives way to an elegant, lingering finish. This wine, made from young vines, promises immediate enjoyment while hinting at interesting aging potential. The overall harmony reflects Pierre Ménard’s expertise, blending tradition and innovation.
Pierre Ménard
Loire | France
A few rows of Chenin are enough to define a style. Ménard cultivates micro-parcels with almost watchmaker-like precision: meticulously timed maturities, delicate pressings, and patient aging. The wines are linear, saline, and profoundly Anjou in character. To put it concisely: they are finely crafted. A domain that has become a cult favorite among connoisseurs.