2002  1er Trie

1,000-1,500 cases produced annually. 100% Chenin Blanc, certified biodynamic. "Bright gold. Talc, orange zest, pear and white flowers on the nose, along with a touch of pungent herbs. Tangy, finely wrought citrus flavors are given depth and texture by notes of floral honey and bitter pear skin, with a hint of tarragon emerging on the back of the palate. Slow to unfold, but finishes with excellent clarity, lift and persistence. Like 2009 and 2005, 2002 is one of the great vintages here - a year when it was possible to produce all styles at a high level of quality." - 92pts Vinous

2014  Saumur Argile Blanc

Saumur Argile Blanc -- Organic Chenin Blanc from vines averaging 30yrs -- Aromatically lifted with notes of apricot and anjou pear, a succulent and focused sipper.

2016  Jardins de Babylone Sec

2016  Jardins de Babylone Moelleux

2017  La Moussiere

La Moussiere -- In 2013, this historic estate celebrates its 500th anniversary - 19 successive generations of winegrowers in the Mellot family. Today Alphonse Jr. is in total charge, having taken over the reigns from his father Alphonse Sr. fully five years ago. The property, known as La Moussiere, is now at the height of quality for white wines world-wide. All farming is organic and certified biodynamic, with an elite team in the vineyards focused on low yields and ideal ripeness. Their Sauvignons have acquired a rare precision and each parcel is well-defined, perhaps even more so with the reds. This fascination for Pinot Noir has led Alphonse, together with Vincent Geantet (of Geantet-Pansiot in Gevrey-Chambertin), to re-establish a medieval vineyard, known as Les Penitents, on the other side of the Loire River, just south of Pouilly-Fume.

2017  

2017  Jurancon Sec VdF

Jurancon Sec VdF

2017  Jurancon Moelleux Plus VdF

Jurancon Moelleux Plus VdF

2018  Vin de France

An extraordinary blend of several sites this wine is simultaneously accessible, racy & elegant. Gorgeous citrus notes and sparkling minerality.

2018  Pouilly-Fume

2018  Chardonnay/Folle Blanche

Extremely Limited Production. Certified Organic & Biodynamic. "Expressive nose with frank notes of iodine, fresh seaweed and lemon notes. Lively attack, wine in tension which develops in the middle of the mouth to become more polished and charming. Invigorating marine freshness counterbalanced by a beautiful volume on the palate, an explosion of yellow fruits and a basket of citron... A pure, delicate and crystalline wine. A double vinification by maceration on the skins to enhance the aging in amphorae ... A vinification by Claire Niger. A good hour in a carafe will please him in the first years of his life. Great predictable guard."

2018  

Extremely Limited Production. Certified Organic & Biodynamic, from a Chenin Blanc parcel named "Pascaline" planted in 2014 on Orthogneiss soils. Aged 10-12 months on the lees in amphora. Nofining, no filtration, no sulfur...just pure chenin! ---- A complex and powerful Chenin with real energy and focus. Matris means "mother" in latin -- a lovely nod to the pedigree of the Chenin grape in Orthogneiss terroirs. Don't sleep on this wine as it won't stick around for long! ---- "The 2018 Chenin Blanc Matris emerges from relatively young Chenin Blanc vines, planted in 2014. It was fermented in underground concrete tanks and aged 10 to 12 months in amphora. The nose is a tropical bounty. In the mouth, there’s pineapple and more pineapple: fresh, then baked, then grilled, then dipped in soy sauce. All balanced by cool minerality and a bit saline at the finish. Unique and fascinating." - Vinous