and Lado with a restraint that lets the site’s raw energy define the wine
who work with organic growers across the Southern Rhône to source high-quality fruit
a site known for imparting deep minerality
The 1983 growing season presented an unusually cool summer
2017 Benoit Courault, Gibourg Blanc VdF Region_Jura and Lado with a restraintBenoit Courault established his estate in Faye d'Anjou, Loire, in 2006, transitioning from a background in horse breeding to a focused, biodynamic approach that utilizes animal labor for vineyard maintenance. This wine is made from Chenin Blanc vines averaging 50 years of age, which are rooted in shallow, clay and schist soils. In the glass, it presents precise notes of pear, beeswax, and flint, carrying a structured texture defined by its long aging