2018 Benoit Courault, Gibourg Blanc VdF ["saturday-tasting-2026-05-30"] featuring 150-200 year-old vines that

featuring 150-200 year-old vines that impart exceptional depth and character from their Atlantic-influenced coastal terroir

tapering frame and concentrated mid-palate density

time-capsule look at a storied producer challenging the conventions of their own home turf

precise frame

2018 Benoit Courault, Gibourg Blanc VdF ["saturday-tasting-2026-05-30"] featuring 150-200 year-old vines thatBenot Courault established his estate in Faye dAnjou in 2006, where he manages his vineyards with a focus on soil health, utilizing draft horses for plowing and organic farming practices. This wine is made from Chenin Blanc, sourced from old vines planted in the distinct clay and schist soils of the region. In the glass, it presents a dense, textured profile with notes of orchard fruit, quince, and a persistent flinty minerality. The 2018 vintage