2018 Sot de L'Ange Aziaum Blanc "La Goujonniere" (Chenin Blanc), Azay-Le Rideau, France

“La Goujonnière” is sourced from a parcel of Chenin Blanc planted in the 1970s in clay and silex soils. Raised in 1/3 each new “cigar” barrels, clay amphora, and terra cotta amphora. Malolactic fermentation completed in barrel and terra cotta, adding a layer of texture to the wine. SO2 only at bottling, 30ppm total. More forward and expressive on the nose.