Les Cargadous 2020 Loire Valley all carried on a bright

all carried on a bright wave of acidity

A kind of satin tension that builds slowly into the finish

with hedgerows and cover crops doing the work chemicals do elsewhere

and the wine spends at least eighteen months in barrel before bottling

Les Cargadous 2020 Loire Valley all carried on a brightLes Cargadous is a white blend of Roussanne and Chenin Blanc an unusual pairing from the Languedoc that works beautifully here, each grape reinforcing the others best qualities. From clay and stone soils in the IGP Pays dHrault, this cuve is aged in a mix of oak barrels and stainless steel tanks to balance texture with freshness. On the nose, white peach, beeswax, and a honeyed floral note; the palate is structured but not heavy, with a creamy texture