2020 Benoit Courault, Gibourg Blanc VdF Producer_J. G. Benda and Aleatico—grapes that were nearly

and Aleatico—grapes that were nearly extinct before the Abbatucci family intervened

south-facing slopes of Quinta do Bomfim in the Cima Corgo and the low-yielding old vines of Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira in the warmer Douro Superior

including moving to upgraded facilities

Clotilde Davenne stewards her Vieilles Vignes parcel—comprising vines over 80 years old—with a rigorous focus on site expression

2020 Benoit Courault, Gibourg Blanc VdF Producer_J. G. Benda and Aleatico—grapes that were nearlyBenoit Courault established his estate in 2006 in Faye dAnjou, a village in the Loire Valley where he applies organic farming methods and animal traction to maintain the health of his vineyards. This wine is made from 40 year old Chenin Blanc vines grown in clay and schist soils, reflecting the distinct terroir of the region. In the glass, it shows notes of ripe orchard fruit, herbs, and a flinty minerality, with a texture that balances density and