Ephata

Terre de l'Elu

Appellation: Vin de France (Anjou)
Variety: Chenin Blanc
Age of Vines: 80
Farming: Certified organic and biodynamic
Soil: Shale, sandstone
Altitude: 70 meters
Fermentation: Hand harvested, gentle whole cluster pressing into sandstone amphorae, natural yeast fermentation
Aging: 12 months in 140L clay amphorae, vegan

Press Review

Despite its power, there's a tranquility here that fills the mouth with a silky core of wine. Lightly oxidative with quince, pastry, savory, spicy elements and a definite streak of acidity piercing its core.

- Rebecca Gibb MW, 2019 Vintage

Overview

The oldest Chenin on the property, averaging just over 80 years old, is planted on a free-draining terroir of sandy shale soils. These are shy-bearing vines – yielding only 20hl/ha – and after a strict selection in the vineyard and cellar, this cuvée is fermented in sandstone amphorae by indigenous yeast then aged for 12 months in clay amphorae.