Jousset 2018 'Renards' VDF (Montlouis-sur-Loire)

The 2018 Renards, (formerly known as 'Singulier - Clos aux Renards') is a brilliant dry Montlouis and certainly one of the finest dry Chenins of the Loire,made from 60 to 100 year-old Chenin vines on clay soils called "Aubuis" over Turonian limestone. The Joussets have banned all mechanization from this beautiful vineyard since 2015 - only people, horses and wheelbarrows allowed! Best if decanted two hours in advance, the 2018 shows complex mineral infused aromas of citrus, pear, lime-flower and honey. The palate is generous and mineral with white fruits, racy citrus flavors and fresh herbs framed in saline acids. Serve this crystalline Montlouis with shellfish, scallops, foie gras, chicken with cream sauce and aged cheeses.