Frantz Saumon, Chenin Blanc 'Minéral Plus' 2020

After spending the ‘90s working in forestry in Quebec, Frantz Saumon returned home to make wine in the Loire Valley across the river from Vouvray. 20 years later, his hand-harvested, old-vine chenin blanc is a benchmark for the village of Montlouis. His ‘Mineral’ cuvée is, as you might expect, intensely minerally. It’s fresh and light, yet structured and highly food-friendly.

Tastes like: Pear, white peach, smoke, salt.

How to drink: Chilled alongside seafood, especially anything from the raw bar.