region: montlouis-sur-loire, Touraine, loire valley, france
grape(s): Chenin blanc
winemaker: Dmitry khlopin
farming: practicing organic, practicing biodynamic
Domaine Thet is a new producer to enter the US market and has certainly caught our attention. Dmitry Khlopin is a young yet highly accomplished winemaker. He holds an MBA in the wine and spirits business, a PhD in physics and nanotechnology, is a WSET Level 3 sommelier, and is the creator of Optical Cork, a company specializing in wine analysis. Its no surprise, then, that his wines are beautifully crafted and undeniably delicious. His Champagne method Chenin Blanc is aged on the lees for at least 24 months before disgorgement resulting in aromas of freshly baked bread and
golden apples
. The palate is
vibrant
and energetic, with notes of crunchy
white peach
, pear, and
lemon
zest, leading to a long,
rich
finish.
pairing: a bag of lays and French onion dip
