Domaine Des Grandes Esperances Chenin Blanc "Aurore" 2022 eldorado-road The Terre Napoléon will cellar

The Terre Napoléon will cellar for a considerable length of time if stored correctly

earthy and pure

Their mature vines

rather than a blockbuster PX style

As such it is another remarkable value from the vineyards of Pierre-Marie Chermette

Domaine Des Grandes Esperances Chenin Blanc "Aurore" 2022 eldorado-road The Terre Napoléon will cellarHarvesting is carried out by hand at the start of October. The harvested grapes then undergo maceration on the skins for 12 hours to concentrate the aromas as much as possible. The fermentation and aging take place entirely in barrels (of which 1 3 are new) for 18 months. Pale gold in colour, Aurore opens with white fruit, white flower and coconut aromas. Smooth and full on the palate, underpinned by a lovely mineral tautness.