Maison des Hauts-Baigneux, Chenin Blanc 'Clos des Brancs' 2022 Austria not over-oaking

not over-oaking

Malvasia does the work here

So much character on show for such a young wine

and about as limited as they come

the name translates to something along the lines of 'God that's good' although I fear the French translation might be a touch more crude

Maison des Hauts-Baigneux, Chenin Blanc 'Clos des Brancs' 2022 Austria not over-oakingPlace: Loire Valley, France Grape: Chenin Blanc Vibe: Intense The Chenin vines here have been on the registry since the Middle Ages. Flex much? Warming and powerful thanks to the vineyard's southern exposure, but it never tips into flabby territory the ripe fruit and almond notes are impeccably counteracted by mouthwatering salinity and freshness. ABV: 12%