Château d'Epiré 2017 Savennières (75cl, 13%)

Château d'Epiré Savennières is a dry, single-varietal Chenin Blanc from the Savennières appellation in the Loire Valley. The standard cuvée is whole-cluster pressed, then fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks with no malolactic fermentation, preserving sharp acidity and varietal purity. The nose opens with acacia flowers and pollen, ripe quince, yellow-fleshed orchard fruit, mineral chalky undertones, faint honey and wildflower nuances. The palate is bright and saline, with tart green apple, lemon zest, fleshy stone fruit and honeyed richness held by firm acidity. The finish is long, dry and persistent, returning to crisp green apple and lemon with a saline mineral thread.