Located in Parnay, Chateau Yvonne has been surrounded by vineyards since the middle ages, when the monks at the Abbaye de Fontevraud brought their influence to the region. Matthieu Vallée reestablished the glory this domaine once achieved 500 years ago. Matthieu makes the wines with as little manipulation as possible: native yeast fermentation, no additions other than SO2, slow malolactic fermentation, minimal racking, and bottling unfined and unfiltered. 

Chateau Yvonne's Chenin Blanc comes from 3 hectares of vines ranging from 5 years to over 80 years in age. Hand-harvested and native yeast fermentation with no additions, in barrel at cool temperatures for 4 months. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally during aging in oak (less than 20% new barrels for 12 months). Bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur. A bone dry Chenin Blanc marked by stony wet rocks, white peach, pear, and a fulsome palate with well rounded acidity balancing its structure. Beautiful and very limited, a must-have for any Chenin head.

Grape: Chenin Blanc 

Soil: Clay/Limstone over Tuffeau 

Viticulture: Biodynamic, certified organic 

Pairing: Teriyaki Salmon with mushrooms