Domaine de Belliviere Coteaux-du-Loir 'L'Effraie' 2016

Varietal Chenin from Bellviere's younger non-Jasnieres designated vines. L'effraie ('the owl') is barrel fermented and aged in 25% new oak. This cuvée tends to be chalkier and a bit drier than Calligramme, though a pleasant bit of RS is always a bit present in this wine. Cutting and structured, this racy and tantalizing Chenin is one of our top picks for pairing with takeout favorites.