Philippe Tessier 'Cour-Cheverny Blanc' 2022 Loire Valley, France

Style 😋: Crisp, mineral-driven, and complex. Notes of quince, golden apple, and chamomile meet a streak of lemon pith and saline tension. Finishes clean, with chalky texture and depth.

Producer: Philippe & Simon Tessier

Grape 🍇: 100% Romorantin

Place 🌎: Cour-Cheverny AOC, Loire Valley, France

Story 📖: The Tessier family has been farming in the Loire Valley for generations, with Philippe leading the estate since the 1980s and his son Simon now working alongside him. Known for their commitment to organic farming and a light touch in the cellar, the Tessiers make wines that are honest, expressive, and deeply tied to their place.

Sourced from 20-year-old vines grown on silica-rich clay over limestone bedrock, this Cour-Cheverny Blanc is 100% Romorantin—a rare and historic Loire variety. Grapes are hand-harvested and undergo spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in stainless steel. Aged in tank, with no fining or filtration and a tiny addition of sulfur.

Pairing 🍽: Grilled trout with lemon butter and herbed farro.