Clos des Plantes, Poïèsis 2023 Shiraz So much depth of flavour

So much depth of flavour here

Old vine Garnacha planted on slate soils

but still that razor-sharp acid that could literally cut through anything

Grape: Grenache Noir + Grenache Blanc + Grenache Gris + Cinsault + Carignan + Clairette Blanche + Clairette Rosée

Grape: Grüner Veltliner + Riesling

Clos des Plantes, Poïèsis 2023 Shiraz So much depth of flavourPlace: Loire, France Grape: Chenin Blanc Vibe: Natural, textural Chenin Blanc from some enviable vines in Montbenault (Anjou), with a couple of half decent vignerons operating out of the neighbouring plots Olivier Lejeune is at the helm of Clos des Plantes, and is working wonders. Veering toward the tropical, exotic end of the Chenin spectrum here. Fruit power and complexity is all kept in check by soaring acidity. A banger. ABV: 12. 3%