Clos de l'Ecotard, Le Clos, 2019 LWT3 This is a revival grape

This is a revival grape (rescued by Gerovassiliou) in the hands of a family that has championed it in Tyrnavos

and warm spice throughout the finishing period

Grapes are fermented whole-cluster with native yeasts and aged in old demi-muids for 18 months without filtration

and a subtle waxy texture with refreshing acidity

Clos de l'Ecotard, Le Clos, 2019 LWT3 This is a revival grapeWhat is this wine? Clos de lcotards Le Clos 2019 is a dry Chenin Blanc from Saumur in the central Loire Valley, produced by winemakers Emmanuel Ogereau and Thomas Berthelot. The estate farms biodynamically on limestone rich tuffeau soils, and Le Clos comes from a walled vineyard near Brzan area famed for its intensely mineral, structured Chenins. Fermented with native yeasts and aged on lees in large oak barrels, its a textured yet finely etched