2020 Benoit Courault, Gibourg Blanc VdF Producer_J. G. Benda south-facing slopes of Quinta do

south-facing slopes of Quinta do Bomfim in the Cima Corgo and the low-yielding old vines of Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira in the warmer Douro Superior

including moving to upgraded facilities

moderate summer

high-personality bottle that is ready to enjoy now but possesses the balance to evolve in the cellar

and Aleatico—grapes that were nearly extinct before the Abbatucci family intervened

2020 Benoit Courault, Gibourg Blanc VdF Producer_J. G. Benda south-facing slopes of Quinta doBenoit Courault established his estate in 2006 in Faye dAnjou, a village in the Loire Valley where he applies organic farming methods and animal traction to maintain the health of his vineyards. This wine is made from 40 year old Chenin Blanc vines grown in clay and schist soils, reflecting the distinct terroir of the region. In the glass, it shows notes of ripe orchard fruit, herbs, and a flinty minerality, with a texture that balances density and