🏰Francois Saint-Lo's 'Les Pouches' 2020 is a 【cult Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley】, known for its deep and mineral style. This barrel-aged white wine is crafted from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes sourced from 35-year-old organic, dry-farmed vines on sandy clay and flint soils. The winemaking process includes 30% carbonic maceration, direct pressing, spontaneous fermentation, and 30 months of aging in large oak barrels, bottled unfined, unfiltered, and with no added sulfites. Expect distinctive high acidity and chalky minerality. The taste profile includes notes of apple, baked apple, minerals, stone, honey, orange, citrus, and lemon. Some may also find hints of oak, butter, caramel, nutty notes, and tropical fruits like guava and mango, along with floral notes of acacia and elderflower. It's described as tropical and balanced. 🍴 This versatile white wine pairs well with chicken and turkey. It's also recommended with cured cheese, creamy cheese, oily fish, vegetarian dishes, and poultry. 🥂 Perfect for a dinner with friends, a casual gathering, or as an intriguing wine to explore with fellow natural wine enthusiasts.