Chateau de Bois-Brinçon Anjou White Le Clos des Cosses 2022
Nose of white fruits and white flowers. This wine is delicate with a nice minerality, a lot of finesse and freshness for this Anjou White Clos des Cosses from Chateau Bois-Brincon.
$325
The vintage
Winery
Château de Bois-BrinçonAppellation & Region
Anjou, Loire ValleyBlend
100% Chenin BlancSoil
MarlAlcohol Content
13%Average age of vines
9 yearsVineyards & Vinification
Planted in 2015 on land that was once an apple orchard. A magnificent terroir composed of oyster shell and marl.
Harvest manually. The bunches are placed whole in the pneumatic press. The pressing is slow, lasting 8 to 10 hours. Fermentation and aging take place in conical trunk tuns. Aged 1 year in casks.
The Winery
Situated in the heart of Anjou, Château de Bois-Brinçon is one of the region’s oldest vineyards. Founded in 1219 by the Saint Jean d’Angers hospital, it later came under the ownership of the Cailleau family in 1891 when Léon Cailleau purchased it. Today, the estate is stewarded by Xavier, a descendant of Léon, along with his wife Géraldine and their son Léandre — the sixth generation of the Cailleau family. Together, they farm their 24 hectares biodynamically, driven by a deep commitment to perpetuate tradition and reveal “the true face of the soil.”The Bois-Brinçon vineyards boast a rare diversity of soils and landscapes across six communes and eight distinct terroirs. What truly sets the estate apart is its “historical presence” of Chenin, Pineau d’Aunis, Grolleau, and Cabernet Franc, with vines averaging 50 years in age and some reaching up to 125 years.
With a dedication to capturing the unique character of each plot, Xavier meticulously practices plot-by-plot vinification. The resulting wines reflect this rich diversity, showcasing a unique character that is both graceful and complex.
