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Savennières.
One grape we teach is grown in Savennières.
Chenin Blanc
Climate
Cool continental. Schist and volcanic soils on south-facing Loire slopes.
Style
Always bone dry. No MLF. High acid, austere in youth. Significant aging potential.
Tell
Green apple and quince, austere beeswax, wet schist minerality, bone-dry lanolin texture