Jonc Blanc 2021 Vin de France Fleur

The 2021 Jonc Blanc "Fleur" is a beautifully natural and complex wine from 45% old-vine Semillon (70+ years old), Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris from Franck and Isabelle Pascal in Bergerac, Biodynamic farming on limestone with clay and sandy soils, vinification without additives, aging for 18 months on the lees in cuvee inox, bottled with a small addition of SO2, 20mg/l total. The 2021 Fleur is a lovely wine showing very floral aromas of ripe citrus, melon and pear; the palate is ripe, supple and refreshing with ripe white fruits, quite generous and backed with firm acidity and very distinctive saline/mineral flavors in the long finish. Far from the typical varietal Sauvignon, this is a rich complex white of great character that will accompany cheeses and white meats and is a delicious aperitif.