- The nose immediately reflects what proved to be a milder vintage compared to the mythically icy years of the past: Chenin Blanc’s floral qualities shine through unabashedly, generously expressing acacia and jasmine in a notably friendlier way than the notoriously austere Savennières of cooler years. On the palate, however, there is no doubt we are dealing with cool-climate Chenin grown in schist: a firm core of minerality and racy acidity keep this bone-dry white sharp as a razor, despite a lovely fleshiness and trademark hint of walnuts on the finish.