We're on the Loir here, not the Loire, about an hour south of the racing town of Le Mans. Jasnières is a tiny appellation with just 70ha declared, Domaine Gigou have 8 of those. Ludovic is using old vines grown on silex-flecked clay soils to prouduce outstanding and ageworthy Chenin Blanc. The rare Pinot d'Aunis is also worth looking at for a very fine, lip-smacking red for the summer months
Ludovic's farming and winemaking has been certified organic since 2018 although they have been using those methods for much longer. Domaine Gigou also employ some aspects of biodynamics.
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Domaine Gigou
Loire, France
Old vines and 100% barrel ageing make this the perfect example of rich and age-worthy Chenin.
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Domaine Gigou
Loire, France
A single barrel of the best juice makes just 3200 bottles of this ageworthy cuvee.
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Domaine Gigou
Loire, France
In 2009 there were only 400ha of Pinot d'Aunis in France - it's a rare grape variety from a tiny app...
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Domaine Gigou
Loire, France
Comparatively young 20-30 year old vines and a drier style make this very drinkable right now. Brigh...
