Domaine Patrick Baudouin Anjou Blanc Les Zersilles 2023
Domaine Patrick Baudouin
Patrick Baudouin is one of the Loire's most thoughtful biodynamic vignerons, and Les Zersilles showcases Chenin Blanc's ability to be simultaneously generous and restrained. This is a white wine with genuine intellectual depth — each sip reveals another layer of the volcanic schist terroir that defines Baudouin's parcels in Layon.
Nose
Ripe pear and apple blossom open the nose, with a distinctive honeyed note and a lift of citrus zest. Underneath, a flinty mineral quality and faint green herb complexity reveal the schist soils of the vineyard.
Palate
Medium-bodied and textured, with honeydew melon and quince flavors framed by a bright, almost electric acidity. A subtle woody note from brief oak contact adds depth without weight, and a saline mineral streak runs through the finish.
Finish
Long and precise, with lingering citrus and a chalky mineral grip that keeps the palate energized.
- Varietal
- Chenin Blanc
- Blend
- 100% Chenin Blanc
- Vineyards
- Les Zersilles parcel, schist soils, Layon valley
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
The wine's honeyed fruit and mineral acidity complement the tangy creaminess of fresh goat cheese, while its apple and melon notes echo the sweetness of roasted walnuts and a light honey vinaigrette.
Farmed biodynamically on schist soils in the Layon valley by Patrick Baudouin, one of the Loire's pioneering natural vignerons, Les Zersilles is a dry Chenin Blanc that reflects decades of painstaking vineyard work and minimal intervention winemaking.
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