Domaine Mark Angeli Ferme de la Sansonniere 'La Lune', Loire, Vin de France 2023

The rather small area of the Coteaux du Layon, famous for its sweet wines, has proven to be fertile terrain for winemakers with strong personalities willing to flip the script. Since the original wave of Patrick Baudouin, Philippe Delesvaux, Jo Pithon and Mark Angeli in the late 1980's, to this very day the area continues to attract many brilliant and eccentric personalities, often newcomers to the area and profession. Many of the most captivating dry white wines of the Loire Valley now come from this sector, and Mark Angeli's tireless efforts to promote the alternative potentials of the region are largerly responsable for this. 

100% Chenin Blanc, 35 year old vines

The grapes are direct pressed then fermented and aged for one year in double barrique. A small amount of natural volcanic sulfur is added at bottling.

Food Pairings: Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, Braised Things, Spicy.