2018 Domaine Mosse Les Bonnes Blanches

This complex white is a stunning expression of Loire Valley Chenin Blanc from the skilled siblings Agnès and René Mosse. Sourced from the left bank of the Layon, the $2\text{ hectare}$ vineyard parcel is named after the distinctive white, rounded pebbles—"Bonnes Blanches"—that sit atop the schist bedrock, lending the wine its intense minerality and tension. The $40\text{-year-old}$ vines are certified organic, with all work conducted meticulously by hand, including a rigorous sorting of the late-harvested fruit. The winemaking is non-interventionist and traditional: spontaneous fermentation (both alcoholic and malolactic) takes place slowly in barrel, followed by an extended maturation period sur lie. Bottled with low residual sugar and modest sulphur, this is a refined, structured white designed for the cellar and the table.

Aroma & Palate | A refined and serious wine, built for gastronomy. On the palate, it is incredibly tense, complex, and mineral-driven, showcasing the sheer elegance of old-vine Chenin Blanc. Expect concentrated notes of quince, baked apple, honey, and wet stone, underpinned by a bracing acidity. It is recommended to open this bottle a little in advance or decant to allow the structure to fully unfold.

Region | Loire Valley, France 

Grapes | Chenin (Sélection Massale)

這款複雜的白酒是 Loire Valley Chenin Blanc 的驚艷之作，由釀酒師 Agnès 與 René Mosse 兄妹精心釀造。葡萄園位於 Layon 河的左岸，這塊 $2\text{ 公頃}$ 的園地以其獨特的白色圓形鵝卵石——「Bonnes Blanches」命名，這些鵝卵石覆蓋在片岩（schist）基岩之上，為酒款帶來了強烈的礦物感和緊緻結構。樹齡達 $40\text{ 歲}$ 的老藤獲得有機認證，晚收的果實經嚴格手工分揀。釀造過程為自然派手法：酒精發酵和蘋果酸-乳酸發酵（malo-lactique）均在木桶中自發緩慢進行，隨後進行延長的帶酒泥陳釀。這是一款精緻、有結構感的白酒，註定是餐酒搭配的佳選，並具有出色的陳年潛力。

風味 | 這是一款嚴謹、優雅的餐酒。口感極度緊緻、複雜且礦物感十足，完美展現了老藤 Chenin Blanc 的純粹精髓。預期風味集中，帶有榲桲、烤蘋果、蜂蜜和濕石子的香氣，並由清新的酸度支撐。建議提前開瓶或換瓶（Decant）讓酒體結構充分舒展。

產區 | 法國盧瓦爾河谷 (Loire Valley, France)

葡萄 | Chenin (Sélection Massale)