Clos des Plantes, Non Solus 2023 Chardonnay there's layers and layers of

there's layers and layers of red fruit

having drunk my weight in Poïèsis (Lejeune's other Chenin bottling) in recent times

Barbera and Bonarda from Emilia Romagna

A short and sweet 5-day maceration of whole bunches gets sent off to barrels and large foudres to chill out

if you're that way inclined

Clos des Plantes, Non Solus 2023 Chardonnay there's layers and layers ofPlace: Loire, France Grape: Chenin Blanc Vibe: Natural, textural A crisp younger vine bottling from Oliver Lejeune, a man who knows plenty about Chenin. Trust me, we're in safe hands, especially from the cooling '23 vintage. The lightest of the range with a piercing acidity that makes for thirst quenching drinking. Far from simple, there is beeswax and minerality on show too. Hydrating. ABV: 13%