🏰 Jean Christophe Garnier, based in St Lambert du Lattay in the Loire Valley, is known for his distinctive Chenin Blanc wines. The 2009 vintage for his 'La Roche' Chenin was a riper, deeper, and more intense year, reflecting the warmth of the growing season. This wine comes from a small parcel of 70-year-old Chenin Blanc vines, farmed organically and biodynamically, with fermentation by native yeasts and aging in old barrels with no added sulfur. In the glass, the 2009 'La Roche' shows an amber-yellow gold hue. The nose offers complex notes of iodine, crushed stone, lemon peel, cut apple, beeswax, and fresh bread. It is described as big and broad, powerful, and textured, with full palate coverage and a slightly salty character, showcasing lots of apple and quince. Other tasters find minerals, honey, flint, grapefruit, lemon, peach, and apricot notes. The palate is intensely sapid and fresh, balancing Chenin's natural breadth with saline minerality and long, driving acidity, resulting in a lean and textural white. 【A powerful and textured Chenin Blanc from 70-year-old biodynamically farmed vines.】 🍴 This serious white wine rewards attention and pairs well with chicken and turkey. Its complexity also makes it suitable for richer seafood dishes, white meats with creamy sauces, or aged goat cheeses. 🥂 The 2009 Jean Christophe Garnier 'La Roche' is a wine for contemplative tasting or a refined meal. Its intensity and texture make it a fascinating experience, showcasing the unique character of old-vine Chenin Blanc.