Château Soucherie Ivoire Chenin Blanc

Chenin Blanc from Anjou is one of the most versatile white wines in France – and the “Ivoire” from Château Soucherie shows why: short aging in wooden barrels gives the wine depth without slowing down the varietal tension.

Château Soucherie is located in the Layon Valley, one of the most prestigious sub-regions of Anjou in the western Loire Valley. The schist and sandstone soils define the winery's style: cool, mineral, and precise. Chenin Blanc is at home here – the grape variety is known in the Loire as "Pineau de la Loire" and ripens more slowly here than elsewhere, giving it its characteristic acidity.

In the glass, the Ivoire displays aromas of quince, ripe pear, and white blossoms – elderflower or acacia. The brief aging in oak barrels adds a delicate, well-integrated hint of toast, which doesn't overpower the fruit but rather enhances its richness. On the palate, the wine is racy and elegant: medium-bodied, with vibrant acidity and a mineral finish that lingers slightly. The texture remains lean and fresh without feeling thin.

Serving suggestion: Served at 10–12 °C, it pairs well with scallops with brown butter, white asparagus with hollandaise sauce, fried prawns, or mild goat cheese. Also a good choice as an aperitif with olives or puff pastry bites. Best enjoyed now until 2027.