Domaine Philippe Tessier Charbonnerie Cheverny White 2022

Alcohol: 13%

Grape(s): Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Orbois (Menu Pineau)

Localization: Cheverny, Loire Valley, France

Tasting Notes: On the southern banks of the Loire River in the appellation of Cheverny, Philippe Tessier farms 23 hectares of vines utilizing organic principles. Even more importantly, Philippe strives to make honest wines that respect the natural balance of his vines and the local ecosystem of the Loire Valley. La Charbonnerie has aromas of white flowers and ripe stone fruits. The palate follows with green apple, pomelo and a hint of saline on a creamy finish. Enjoy this white with linguini and clams, a Monte Cristo sandwich or eggs Florentine.

The Domain: Domaine Tessier was founded in 1961 by Roger Tessier, with his son Philippe taking the reins 20 years later in 1981. They are located in the heart of the Cheverny and Cour-Cheverny AOC’s and currently have 23 ha of vines.

The vineyard exists in a microclimate that keeps the vineyards cool, situated between the Loire River and the forest of Cheverny, Chambord and Solonge and has been Ecocert certified since 1998.

Philippe believes that a wine should be the expression of the place from which it comes and should reflect the climatic conditions of the year, as well as the vigneron that produces it, while respecting the soil's life and the environment. He believes that it should give pleasure but must also be sound and healthy, alive and digestible and above all, it should be a natural wine.