Domaine Noblaie Chinon Blanc Chante le Vent 2017

Sale $17.99 – Beats Best US Price Online by $10

92 pts Vinous

Basically, I saw this wine in inventory, and just had to grab it. Why? Read on…

“White Chinon is about as rare as it gets. With only 2% of the AOC planted to Chenin Blanc, it is made by only a handful of estates and only a small amount is allocated to the United States. Jerome Billard’s version resembles a top flight Montlouis with beautiful freshness and mineral complexity. A waxy, floral masterpiece from 50 year old vines grown on tuffeau soils then harvested by hand, pressed and fermented by indigenous yeast in tank. As of the 2017 vintage this cuvée goes by the name Chante le Vent – in recognition of the alternately warm and cooling winds that allow Jerôme to harvest his Chenin late in the season without any botrytis.” Importer Note

“Wonderful example of Chenin from Chinon. Aromas of ripe peach, honey and beeswax. Glides seamlessly across the palate, lively notes of green apple, necatrine, then at midpalate comes saltiness and chalkiness that carries through the finish. Beautiful, fresh and lively wine.” Vinous


Or reply. The wine is available now in Chapel Hill. Saturday, as ordered, in Hillsborough.