Domaine Philippe Tessier Cheverny Blanc Charbonnerie 2023 SF Chronicle a tough American variety long

a tough American variety long grown in Texas and prized for shrugging off the pests and diseases that flatten European vines

distilled entirely in-house under the supervision of oenologists and master distillers

Eric took over the estate in 1984 after an educational journey that included working in Burgundy

creating diverse wood interaction across the blend

landing on Grenache and Syrah from Plan de Dieu and Visan

Domaine Philippe Tessier Cheverny Blanc Charbonnerie 2023 SF Chronicle a tough American variety longA benchmark expression of Cheverny from one of the Loire Valley's most revered natural producers. This 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Chardonnay blend draws from 40 year old vines on silica clay soils, fermented with native yeasts and aged in stainless steel and concrete without fining or filtering. White flowers, peach, and apricot leap from the glass, while a mineral driven palate with saline character rewards discovery.