dry Chenin Blanc is made from younger vines in Savennières' prestigious Roche-aux-Moines terroir
Lees aging adds texture and mouthfeel
and a faint amaro‑like bitterness add complexity
Powerful tannins provide structure
D’Arenberg The Anthropocene Epoch Mencia Bekkers Grenache dry Chenin Blanc is madeThe palate is bright, spicy, and wonderfully midweight, opening with red cherry, pomegranate, and wild strawberry before moving into a savoury core of dried herbs, rosehip, and subtle earthiness. Theres a distinctly Mencalike thread of crushedrock minerality and a gentle graphite edge, giving the wine tension and shape. Tannins are fine, lightly chalky, and beautifully integrated, while the acidity is fresh and energetic, driving the wine forward with