Chinon Blanc “La Croix Boissée” 2020 Penedes herbaceous and easy-drinking tannins

herbaceous and easy-drinking tannins

hints of smoke and a lingering spicy finish

making their wines as meaningful as they are delicious

creamy fruit

Their zero-compromise approach

Chinon Blanc “La Croix Boissée” 2020 Penedes herbaceous and easy-drinking tanninsMore and more, Bernard Baudry draws comparisons with such titans of the Loire as the esteemed Clos Rougeard. Baudrys whites (like those of Rougeard) are his rarest releases, and warrant as much attention as his reds. The 2020 vintage is totally dry, with a beautiful balance of fruit and acidity. Even while working with rigorously biodynamic methods, Baudry's style tends to be very pure and seamless: "classically styled." This is seriously pretty (or