Sylvain Dittière has worked at some of France’s top domaines, most notably Clos Rougeard, the cult Saumur estate, which has since informed his own style of wine-making (long ageing on the lees, no racking, no malo for the Chenin Blanc).

The lieu-dit ‘La Perlée’ is a Chenin Blanc of the most serenely elegant kind, pure and mineral on the flinty nose, revealing beautiful lemon oil aromas as it opens. On the palate, it is fleet of foot, thanks to the modest 10.5% alcohol content, dancing its way to a finely-tuned finish, where the acidity just tinkles the fruit like the wind on a wind-chime. It was aged in an ancient troglodyte cave, where the temperature barely fluctuates, creating the perfect environment for long ageing on the lees. The (used) barrels were bought from from Haut Brion and Clos Rougeard. 60-90 year-old vines. 10.5% alc. Drink now-2034.

“Sylvain Dittière’s wines are very much sought after and don't need any scores as they sell that quickly.” - The Wine Advocate

Ok, then, we won’t publish any scores.