Passerelles Anjou Blanc 2022
Crisp dry white · Passerelles
Vintage: 2022
Type
Crisp dry white
Producer
Passerelles
Country
France
Vintage
2022
Region & Appellation
Loire Valley, Anjou, Anjou Blanc AOC
Grape Varieties
100% Chenin Blanc
Color & Appearance
Pale straw with brilliant green highlights, medium-light viscosity with delicate legs.
Aroma Profile
Fresh notes of green apple, white peach, crushed stone, subtle white florals, and a hint of honeyed wax.
Tasting Notes
A vibrant and refreshing palate opening with crisp orchard fruits, developing into a textural mid-palate with notes of wet slate and citrus peel, finishing clean, bone-dry, and lingering with mineral salinity.
Flavor Profile
Green apple, pear, lemon curd, damp limestone, crushed herbs, and subtle honeyed undertones.
Body & Texture
Medium body with a rounded, satin-like texture balanced by energetic, linear acidity and mineral drive.
Acidity & Tannins
High, racy acidity that cuts through the palate, providing exceptional freshness and definition.
Sweetness Level
Bone-dry with negligible residual sugar, perfectly counterbalanced by the natural fruit ripeness and acidity of Chenin Blanc.
Alcohol Content
12.5% ABV
Aging & Oak
Fermented and aged primarily in stainless steel tanks to preserve the pure, vibrant fruit character and crisp mineral expression of the variety.
Food Pairings
Ideal with raw bar selections, oysters, goat cheese, pan-seared white fish, and roasted poultry with herbs.
Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled at 8-10°C (46-50°F) in a standard white wine glass. No decanting necessary.
Price Range
$15 - $25 USD
Quality Assessment
89-91 points. Excellent quality tier representing incredible value for regional Loire Valley white wine.
Production Methods
Hand-harvested grapes, gentle pneumatic pressing, cool temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation, and brief aging on fine lees.
Terroir
Schist, limestone, and clay-rich soils of the Anjou sub-region within the maritime-influenced Loire Valley climate.
History & Heritage
Anjou has centuries of winemaking tradition along the Loire River, historically famed for producing some of France's most expressive Chenin Blancs.
Interesting Facts
The label depicts a classic stone bridge ('passerelle'), symbolizing the connection between the terroir, the river, and the wine.
Cellaring Potential
Drink now through 2028 to enjoy its vibrant primary fruit characteristics.
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