Les Cargadous 2020 Loire Valley Built from older vines on

Built from older vines on granitic soils with good exposure

all carried on a bright wave of acidity

A kind of satin tension that builds slowly into the finish

Twenty-four hectares in a single parcel on the schist plateau above the Loire at La Pommeraye

Fine tannins

Les Cargadous 2020 Loire Valley Built from older vines onLes Cargadous is a white blend of Roussanne and Chenin Blanc an unusual pairing from the Languedoc that works beautifully here, each grape reinforcing the others best qualities. From clay and stone soils in the IGP Pays dHrault, this cuve is aged in a mix of oak barrels and stainless steel tanks to balance texture with freshness. On the nose, white peach, beeswax, and a honeyed floral note; the palate is structured but not heavy, with a creamy texture