Francois Cazin Le Petit Chambord Cherverny Blanc 2023

Lemon sorbet, macademia, white stone, lime and mandarin zest, hints of bay leaf. Palate has layered cream with sweet mandarin pulp, lime on a heftier stone-laced palate. Famed winemaker Francois Cazin is now well-known for his red wine made of the obscure Romorantin grape, but originally gained notice for his white wine, the Cheveny Blanc. 80% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Chardonnay.  30+ year old vines on clay-limestone soils.  Hand-harvested, co-fermented with natural yeasts in stainless steel then aged in concrete tank. Fined, unfiltered.