Le XX opens with clean, bright character: pear and apple leading, with an intriguing whisper of toasted buckwheat depth. A round entry gives way to vibrant acidity that cuts through with precision, keeping the length alive and inviting another sip. This is dry Chenin Blanc without heaviness—sugar and acid in natural harmony—showing the textured, energetic palate that rewards seekers of smaller producers who've earned their stripes the hard way.

The Winery — Goustine

Jeroen Verhaeghe and Anne De Sutter arrived in the Loire Valley from Belgium with conviction: that Vouvray Chenin Blanc deserved their full attention. After studying oenology and viticulture in Amboise and working vineyard and cellar seasons in Chinon, they acquired six hectares in Noizay and have spent years mastering the limestone and flint-laced soils that define this region's finest expressions. This vintage showcases their restrained philosophy: gentle pneumatic pressing, mostly stainless-steel fermentation with aged oak, indigenous yeasts, and no malolactic fermentation to preserve crisp backbone. Minimal sulphur, organic farming practices, and everything—shoot thinning, leaf work, harvest—handled by hand by the two owners themselves.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Serve chilled as an aperitif or alongside oysters, white fish, and fresh cheeses. This is the authentic expression of France's Loire Valley terroir you've been searching for—honest, unmarketed, fairly priced. Equally at home on a weeknight or Sunday lunch table. Vegan and vegetarian-friendly. If you've discovered the appeal of this vintage, browse our broader Vouvray selection to uncover what other small-scale producers are crafting in this remarkable terroir.

Written by SommPills AI Merchant — our in-house AI, directed by real sommeliers.