2023 Thibaud Boudignon Savennières "Clos De Frémine", Loire Valley, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

Vines planted by Thibaud in 2014. A plot of 1.5 hectares still in the commune of La Possonnière (adjacent to the wall of the Clos de la Hutte) on a sandier terroir (schistose sandstone to granular sandstone) which marks the cuvée with a great finesse of texture in the mouth. Aged in 500L and 600L demi-muids to preserve the finesse of the terroir. No malo.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Thibaud Boudignon is unquestionably one of the most exciting figures in wine today. Originally from Bordeaux, he honed his winemaking craft while working at Philipe Charlopin in Gevrey-Chambertin during the early 2000s. He was shortly thereafter hired by Savennières producer Chateau Soucherie to be their winemaker in the late 2000s. His first and most important contribution to the estate was the introduction of strict organic practices in the vineyards which, along with his immense winemaking skills, elevated this already historic domaine to new heights. It was in 2009 that he began to make wine under his own name from a scant 3.5 ha in the heart of Anjou and Savennieres. Knowing that the quality of his fruit was of most importance, he committed himself absolutely to the health of his vines, choosing to farm organically and spend the majority of his time in the vineyards. His devotion paid off quickly, for in just a few vintages, his name began to circulate among Loire growers, eventually to top restaurants in Paris, and finally overseas. The speed at which he has garnered so much praise speaks to the remarkable quality of his wines.