We love this tiny Loire Valley appellation, where the Chenin Blanc's expression is exotic fruits (think guava and papaya), offset by a flinty, dryish minerality. The entry level wine at Janvier, harvested from slopes along the Loir River, demonstrates the purity and intensity found in all his wines. As wonderful and distinctive as it can be on its own, it really explodes paired with foods like ceviche and peppery, herbaceous Thai interpretations of shellfish and noodles. Sustainable farming.