2020 Leo Steen Chenin Blanc Mendocino, California, USAABOUT THIS WINE After gently breaking the berries, the grapes underwent 2 to 3 hours of skin contact prior to pressing. The wine was fermented in stainless steel using indigenous yeast for approximately one month until complete dryness. 85% of the wine was transferred to neutral French oak, with the remaining 15% placed in a concrete egg, with both aged for five months on fine lees. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Having caught the wine bug, Leo came to the

the whole berry cluster fruit goes through alcoholic fermentation in traditional concrete vats

A gentle touch of wood sets off attractive

A blend of various plots surrounding the Clos Baudoin

” He doesn’t put much stock in winemaking as an exact science – the wine is what it is

there is very little punchdowns or pumpovers to respect the integrity of the grapes as long as possible and to gain the maximum finesse and complexity

later after a racking

he immersed himself in the old-world culture and traditions of France over two exceptional vintages – 1995 in Bordeaux at Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Pauillac

supported by Grenache and Cinsault

The appellation of Montlouis is located at the junction of the Loire and Cher Rivers

produced wines with intensity and richness

The soil is predominantly decomposed granite

That directed us towards the Castilla y Leon region