Chateau D'Epire 2024 Savennieres, Loire Valley

I have never been able to detect Chenin Blanc, the variety, in d’Epirés legendary Savennières, but that’s what makes up this minerally, tangy, fresh-tasting, dry white wine.  It’s showing well at this young age, showing what Kermit Lynch rep Kate McWilliams described as the character of an “apple granita”.  One of the most memorable food accompaniments I’ve ever had was with d’Epiré alongside some smoked barracuda, courtesy of Carl and Pam Taylor.