Le Clos Galerne Anjou Balade en Chenin 2023 Vintage:2023 with its underlying mineral focus

with its underlying mineral focus shining through the midpalate and finish

mushroomy flavors on a full body and super-smooth tannins

alpine cheese

but at the end of the day nothing else matters beyond this

The northernmost of Vinho Verde’s nine subregions is called Melgaco & Moncao

Le Clos Galerne Anjou Balade en Chenin 2023 Vintage:2023 with its underlying mineral focusThe best Chenin Blancs are noteworthy for their texture. Some are solidly built, like they would stand up without the glass. Some are ethereal, seemingly made more out of air than liquid. The acidity in the wine seems to float along the palate, illuminating flavors along the way. Le Clos Galernes Balade en Chenin, brought to life by Cedric & Myrtille Bourez, has this quality. Their domaine is on a curiously mineral rich form of basalt called spilite