Anjou "Saturn Vertigo"

This is a demi-sec Chenin, affected by botrytis, the noble rot. It comes from different Chenin plots harvested late, on October 14th and 15th, with around 15 potential degrees. The location of the Faye d’Anjou hills above the Layon and Chenin’s affinity for botrytis create a naturally favorable environment for the development of noble rot. The vintage conditions, the phases of humidity and dryness dictate the evolution of grapes affected by noble rot, with more or less advanced concentration.
The glorious history of Anjou and Layon wines was built on this type of demi-sec Chenin, with variations from dry to sweet depending on the vintage. The widespread shift towards sweet wines occurred later, after the Second World War. So this year marks my first steps into this long Anjou history.

Slow pressing, fermentation in barrels, glass demijohns, and stainless steel tanks. Residual sugar 27 g/L