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Sourced from some of the estate’s finest vineyards, it combines precision, power, and remarkable finesse, delivering a regal interpretation of Anjou that rewards both contemplation and patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chenin Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anjou AOC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Sources:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finest plots in and around Anjou, including a small parcel in Saint-Lambert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 35–40 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30,000 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shallow grey schist, rhyolite (volcanic soil), and sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Practices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigenous yeast fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalolactic Fermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e French and Austrian oak barrels of various sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eÉlevage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 12 months in 350L and 700L barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Oak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20–30%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thibaud Boudignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspiration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Named in honor of Thibaud’s mother, Françoise, who passed away when he was 17\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Thibaud Boudignon Anjou Blanc à François(e) opens with an intricate bouquet of lemon blossom, chamomile, spearmint, white nectarine, peach, green mango, pineapple, pear, and subtle spice. Delicate notes of toast and cream emerge with aeration, adding further complexity. The palate is medium-bodied yet remarkably concentrated, delivering explosive fruit framed by remarkable precision and mineral tension. Layers of citrus, stone fruit, crisp green apple, and saline minerality unfold across a seamless texture that remains poised despite the vintage's warmth. A subtly reductive character, vibrant acidity, and savory complexity carry through to a long, detailed finish that fans out with elegance, persistence, and a touch of creaminess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points — Robert Parker Wine Advocate (Yohan Castaing)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points — Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points — Vinous (Rebecca Gibb)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker’s Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThibaud Boudignon is widely regarded as one of the Loire Valley’s most meticulous and visionary winemakers. After establishing his estate in Anjou, he quickly gained acclaim for producing site-specific Chenin Blancs that rival the finest white wines of France. Working organically and with minimal intervention, Boudignon focuses on expressing the nuances of his schist- and rhyolite-rich terroirs through careful farming, indigenous fermentations, and restrained oak aging. The François(e) cuvée represents the pinnacle of his work, produced only when he believes the wine lives up to the memory and legacy of his late mother.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe the 2022 Thibaud Boudignon Anjou Blanc à François(e) at 50–55°F in a large white wine glass. Pair it with lobster, scallops, roasted turbot, poultry in cream sauce, aged Comté, mushroom dishes, or refined French cuisine. While approachable with decanting, this wine will benefit significantly from cellaring and is expected to evolve beautifully through 2035 and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old World Wine Co","offers":[{"title":"2022 \/ 750mL","offer_id":42248908341303,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/Thibaud_Boudignon_Anjou_Blanc_Loire_France_2022.png?v=1780507596","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/thibaud-boudignon-anjou-blanc-loire-france","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}