2023 Chateau de Plaisance l'Anjou Blanc, Loire, France Brendan Stater-West and 20% Mourvedre co-fermented in

and 20% Mourvedre co-fermented in qvevri (big terracotta amphorae) and macro bin

spontaneous fermentation in neutral oak with indigenous yeasts

The grapes are whole-cluster fermented for eight days before being pressed off into neutral barrel for élevage

The average age of the vines is 60-70 years old

There are at least 40 different varieties in the vineyard but the main one is very old clones of Jaen (Mencia in Spain)

2023 Chateau de Plaisance l'Anjou Blanc, Loire, France Brendan Stater-West and 20% Mourvedre co-fermented inCertified organic 100% Chenin Blanc From Bonnezeaux and Thouarc 35+ year old vines Sandstone schists terroir Indigenous yeast Fermented and aged in stainless steel for 10 months