Château de Plaisance, Chenin Blanc, Vin de France, Loire, France, 2023

Producer Profile

The Château de Plaisance is located on the ‘Butte de Chaume’, one of the most beautiful and only 1er Cru classified terroir of Anjou!

The vineyard has been run organically and biodynamically since 1995. Though the soils of Chaume are known for their beautiful sweet wines, Guy Rochais was the first to create a dry white: the famous 'Chaume sec de Guy Rochais'. His creation in fact earned him a penalty fine for non-compliance with the AOC body, hence he’s since renamed this dry white 'The insolent'. After 60 years at the helm of Château de Plaisance, the Rochais family have now sold the estate to a young winemaker, Vanessa Cherruau. Born and trained in Angers, she has learnt her winemaking skills both in France and abroad. Vanessa’s first visit to the terroirs of the Château de Plaisance was literally ‘love at first sight’ and in 2019 her very first vintage at Chateau de Plaisance was released!

Viticulture

These vineyards, comprising schist, spilite, sandstone, and poudingue soils, offer a canvas for the expressive nature of Chenin Blanc.

Winemaking

A white wine fermentation including malolactic fermentation in stainless steel.

Tasting Note

A mouth of green apples is balanced by the creaminess that comes from malolactic fermentation and the natural richness of the Chenin Blanc, while the stainless steel fermentation has allowed the explosive acidity to shine.

Food Matching

This would go nicely with a fresh Mediterranean salad, tomato linguine, or seafood.