La Bouche du Roi, Le Grand Lever Chenin Blanc 2023

La Bouche du Roi Le Grand Lever Chenin Blanc 2023 is a distinctive white wine from the Versailles region, where winemakers Adrien Pélissié and Julien Brustis are reviving a historic French wine-growing tradition. Made from Chenin Blanc and shaped by the area’s limestone-rich soils, it combines a pronounced mineral character with ripe fruit, refreshing acidity and an impressively full finish.

Tasting Notes
The wine shows a bright pale-yellow colour with attractive golden nuances. Its nose is distinctly mineral, complemented by aromas of ripe fruit. On the palate, fine acidity brings freshness and lifts the fruit character, while a generous, full-bodied texture leads into a long, persistent finish. The wine is approachable in its youth, when its freshness and fruit are particularly expressive. Its structure and concentration should also allow it to develop additional complexity over the short to medium term when carefully stored.

Production
The vineyards lie on the Versailles plain, a historic wine-growing area underpinned by limestone-rich soils. La Bouche du Roi combines a sustainable approach with contemporary winemaking while respecting traditional craftsmanship. The wine is matured in 300- and 400-litre oak barrels that have previously held two to three wines, allowing the Chenin Blanc to gain texture and depth without overwhelming its mineral character. Harvesting methods and precise fermentation details are not specified.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled at around 10–12°C to bring out the wine’s balance between freshness, ripe fruit and mineral depth. It pairs well with seafood, grilled or roasted white fish, shellfish, poultry in a light sauce and creamy vegetable dishes. Decanting is not essential, but a short period of aeration in the glass can help reveal its full aromatic expression.

Producer
Domaine La Bouche du Roi is part of an ambitious project to revive viticulture on the Versailles plain, once one of France’s major wine-growing areas before falling into decline over the centuries. Led by winemakers Adrien Pélissié and Julien Brustis, the estate unites the region’s historic terroir with modern techniques and a sustainable philosophy. Its wines aim to express the unique identity of Versailles while bringing its rich winemaking heritage back to life.

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