2003 Jo Pithon Anjou ‘Les Bergeres’
From his estate in the Loire Valley, Jo Pithon makes Chenin Blanc in a number of styles, from a dry and crisp Anjou blanc sec to his incredibly lush and aromatic Coteaux du Layon. The same grape that goes into the Loire’s seductive Savennieres, Chenin Blanc is a wonderfully versatile grape. The 2003 Anjou “Les Bergeres” weighs in on the crisp and minerally side, with a beautiful balance and texture, and notes of lime and honey in its perfume -- wonderful stuff that will make everybody at the table sit up and take notice.
It’s a terrific match with all sorts of Asian food, with raw shellfish, seared scallops and grilled fish.
Quick swirl
Region: Loire Valley, France
Price: About $20
Style: Crisp and minerally
Food it goes with: Asian food, raw or steamed shellfish, shrimp, seared scallops, grilled fish.
Where you find it: Available at fine wine retailers throughout the Southland.
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-- S. Irene Virbila
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