Domaine des Hauts Baigneux‌ ‌Touraine Azay-le-Rideau ‘Le Chenin’

The palate is broad, textural, and quietly powerful, opening with ripe pear, white peach, and citrus blossom carried by Chenin’s natural acidity. A mid‑palate of quince, toasted almond, and subtle smoke reflects the demi‑muids + concrete‑egg fermentation, giving both roundness and tension. The long lees ageing adds a silky, creamy depth, while the silex‑over‑limestone soils drive a saline, mineral backbone. The finish is long, gently bitter, and gastronomic, tapering with citrus peel, warm stone, and a fine phenolic snap.