Domaine Calvez Bobinet Piak! Blanc 2023

The Wine: Domaine Calvez Bobinet Piak! Blanc 2023 Domaine Calvez Bobinet Piak! Blanc is a natural wine handcrafted from grapes farmed sustainably in Saumur, Loire Valley, and made by Emeline Calvez and Sebastien Bobinet. Fresh, mineral, crisp, a saltiness on the finish. Very nice! The Producer: Domaine Bobinet History The Domaine was formed in 2002 when Sebastien took over 1.8 hectares of vineyard and cellar from his maternal grandparents who had retired 15 years previously. The decision to work organically was imperative, especially under the influence of Olivier Cousin. Sebastien started off with 1.5 hectares of Cabernet Franc and 0.3 hectares of Chenin Blanc which he vinified in the Domaine’s historic cellar, carved in the tuffeau (limestone) of the Coteaux of Saumur. These wines, which are aged in barrels, gave birth to the first cuvées Amateus Bobi and Echalier. In 2007, his thirst for experimentation led him to meet Bernard Pontonnier “Ponpon” who introduced him to the process