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2018 Domaine du Petit Clocher Anjou Blanc

SKU #1486413 92 points Wine Enthusiast

Outer quote mark This intense, full-bodied wine is full of baked-apple and cooked-pear flavors. There is certainly acidity here, but it is integrated in the wine's ripeness and weight. The perfumed, nutty aftertaste is as full as the rest of this rich wine. *Editors' Choice* (RV) Inner quote mark (10/2019)

K&L Notes

Established over 50 years ago, the 4th generation of the Denis family now runs this operation. Julien is the winemaker, Stephane in charge of the viticulture and Vincent oversees the administration and sales. Over the last decades the property has grown from 5 to 80 hectares that stretch across the appellation including some very select parcels in the Coteaux du Layon (home of one of the region's great dessert wines). The Anjou Blanc is grown on primarily schist soils and goes through its elevage in stainless and then some barrel aging. The introduction of oak is minimal though using primarily older barrels to impart a little spice character while helping build the texture and richness of the wine.

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2018 Domaine du Petit Clocher Anjou Blanc

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By: Will Blakely | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 8/16/2020 | Send Email

I have been a Chenin Blanc superfan ever since one fateful Chenin helped convert me from an ignorant dabbler into a full-blown wine lover. As a self-proclaimed arbiter and spokesperson for the grape, I am consistently impressed by the wines family-owned label continues to produce, especially for the price. A delightful melange of orange blossom honey and juicy Bartlett pears springs up from the glass, elevated by lip-smacking acidity and gentle, well-realized spice. More than anything, though, I love the texture of this wine. Last year's was crisp and a bit light, whereas this bottle seems a tad more fleshed out while retaining its verve and freshness. A masterful example of the values of Loire Valley whites, this deserves a dedicated spot among your rotation of weekday wine. Drink it with veggies, summer salad, almost any Asian cuisine, or your favorite pork loin recipe.

By: Kate Soto | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 8/14/2020 | Send Email

I love Chenin Blanc. It's such a versatile grape, and this Anjou Blanc from Petit Clocher is a delicious version. It's full bodied and luscious, with spiced pear skin and golden apple notes. It finishes bone dry with plenty of zip. Try it with creamy cheeses and a fresh hunk of bread.

By: Keith Mabry | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 7/29/2020 | Send Email

One of my favorite additions to our portfolio from the Loire is Petit Clocher. Their Anjou blanc is a joyful expression of Chenin. Loads of sweet pear fruit, crunchy minerals and appley goodness, this is pure pleasure in a glass. Serve with anything from Thai food and Chinese food with lots of umami character or keep it simple and have with some a mixed grill of pork chops and apples. A true delight!

Additional Information:

Varietal:

Chenin Blanc

- Also called Pineau de la Loire and Pineau d'Anjou. Chenin Blanc is an expressive white French varietal that makes beautiful dry, sweet and sparkling wines. Traditionally grown in the Loire Valley, the wines made from this varietal are typically labeled geographically. Vouvray Chenins are traditionally medium-sweet; Savennières Chenins are typically bright and crisp; Coteaux du Layon Chenins like Bonezeaux and Quarts de Chaume are among the world's most sought-after sweet wines, and the sparkling Chenins of Saumur are perfumed and delicious. What all of these iterations of the grape have in common is their ability to age, a gift bestowed upon them because of the grape's naturally high-acidity.

Country:

France

- When it comes to wine, France stands alone. No other country can beat it in terms of quality and diversity. And while many of its Region, Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne most obviously, produce wine as rare, as sought-after and nearly as expensive as gold, there are just as many obscurities and values to be had from little known appellations throughout the country. To learn everything there is to know about French wine would take a lifetime. To understand and appreciate French wine, one only has to begin tasting them.

Sub-Region:

Loire

- Of all of the French wine producing regions, the Loire might produces the greatest variety of wines. They range from still to sparkling, very dry and acidic to hearty sweet, and clear in color to a deep purple. The diversity of wine produced in this region is due in part to its dynamic climate, which ranges from Continental to Mediterranean. This region is best known for Sauvignon blanc, Chenin blanc and Cabernet Franc. The most famous areas in the Loire Valley may be Sancerre and Vouvray.

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