2023 Stéphane Bernaudeau Les Onglés Vin de France 750ml

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Description

Overview & Provenance

The 2023 Stéphane Bernaudeau Les Onglés Vin de France is an intensely sought-after cult Chenin Blanc from Anjou in the central Loire Valley. Sourced from a gentle two-hectare vineyard of old vines planted on schist and sandstone soils, this wine highlights pure biodynamic methods. Consequently, it delivers extraordinary dry tension, low-intervention purity, and remarkable mineral cut.

The 2023 vintage in the Loire favored aromatic freshness, bright natural acidity, and pure fruit transparency. In addition, Bernaudeau’s practice of wild native fermentation and neutral barrel aging avoids any oak masking. Therefore, this bottle showcases a bone-dry, crystalline expression of Loire terroir.

Tasting Profile & Sensory Character

Aromatics: First, aromas of crisp quince, green orchard apple, and lemon peel lead the bouquet. Soon after, scents of struck flint, crushed schist, ginger, and wild herbs unfold.
Palate: In addition, the palate strikes with tensile energy, razor-sharp acidity, and mouthwatering salinity. A dense mineral core carries flavors of tart orchard fruit and citrus oil through a dry, electric finish.

Service & Culinary Pairings

Serving Suggestions: First, pour at cellar temperature (52°F–55°F / 11°C–13°C). Next, decant for 30 minutes in wide stemware to allow its reductive tension to open up.

Recommended Pairings: Because of its high acidity and bone-dry mineral drive, this Chenin Blanc matches fine seafood and poultry:

Pan-roasted pike perch or walleye with butter-herb sauce
Fresh sea scallops seared with lemon zest
Roasted farm chicken with tarragon and shallots
Loire Valley goat cheeses such as Sainte-Maure de Touraine

Collector Notes & Cellar Potential

Stéphane Bernaudeau’s bottlings are strictly allocated and beloved across natural wine and Michelin-starred lists. While thrilling for its youthful energy now, this 2023 will develop honeyed and savory depth through 2038.