2023 Domaine Mosse 'Les Bonnes Blanches' Chenin Blanc

Producer: Mosse  |  Region: Loire Valley  |  Grape: Chenin Blanc

About The Wine

From the Bonnes Blanches vineyard on the left bank of the Layon River, this single-vineyard Chenin Blanc captures the character of one of Domaine Mosse’s most prized sites. The vineyard faces north-east and sits on schist bedrock, with silt soils scattered with the small, rounded pebbles known locally as “bonnes blanches.” These conditions consistently produce Chenin Blanc of remarkable complexity and impressive ageing potential.

The 2023 growing season brought its share of challenges. A cold, windy and wet spring delayed the vines, with flowering not beginning until mid-June—later than usual. This slower start, followed by a hot and stormy summer, helped shape a vintage with slightly lighter alcohol than is typical for this wine, lending it a fresh and finely balanced profile.

The grapes were directly pressed, with the juice first settling briefly in tank where fermentation began naturally. After around 36 hours it was transferred to barrel to complete fermentation, before ageing on lees for 10 months without bâtonnage. The wine was bottled unfiltered in July 2024, preserving the purity and texture of this distinctive vineyard expression.

About Domaine Mosse

Domaine Mosse stands as a leading organic producer in the Loire Valley, crafting delicious wines that have earned widespread acclaim, particularly their exceptional Chenin Blanc and elegant light red wines perfect for summer enjoyment.

Based in Saint Lambert du Lattay within the Anjou appellation, Agnès and René Mosse built their reputation not only through outstanding winemaking but also by mentoring countless aspiring vignerons who worked alongside them before establishing their own domaines. Their immaculately maintained vineyards include the treasured Bonne Blanches site, home to their oldest and most prized Chenin Blanc vines.

Today, the domaine flourishes under the next generation as sons Sylvestre and Joseph Mosse have seamlessly taken over operations, producing wines of exceptional purity and flavor while upholding the exacting standards established by their parents.

Certified Biologique by Qualité France, these organic wines demonstrate the family's unwavering commitment to natural winemaking practices that allow their Loire Valley terroir to shine through with honesty and precision.

Each bottle reflects generations of expertise and a deep respect for the land that continues to produce some of France's most compelling natural wines.

Snapshot

Region: Loire Valley

Country: France

Alcohol: 11%

Vintage: 2023

Size: 750ml

Closure: Cork under seal

Grapes: Chenin Blanc