Justine Baudry - Le Clos des Religieuses - Au fil de l'eau 2024
Justine Baudry embodies a new generation of Loire Valley female winemakers, committed to the precision of Sauvignon Blanc and the lively expression of the Touraine terroirs. Based in Montrichard Val de Cher, she develops her estate around Le Clos des Religieuses, a place rich in history that has become the heart of her wine project. This location, in contact with the Cher River, naturally situates her wines in a landscape of valleys, hillsides, and limestone soils typical of this part of Loir-et-Cher. Her journey, nourished by family heritage and a personal vision of wine, gives birth to frank, readable, and contemporary cuvées. The vineyard, managed in organic conversion, reflects a desire to work with greater respect for soils and natural balances. Au fil de l'eau 2024 fits into this approach with a white Touraine that highlights Loire freshness, aromatic clarity, and the personality of Sauvignon Blanc.
The cuvée Justine Baudry Le Clos des Religieuses Au fil de l'eau 2024 is produced under the AOC Touraine from Sauvignon Blanc. Its name evokes the proximity of the vines to the Cher, an important landscape element that contributes to the identity of this cuvée. The grapes come from clay-limestone soils, a terroir favorable to whites that are both taut, expressive, and structured. Sauvignon Blanc finds here an interesting balance between aromatic brightness, mouth volume, and natural freshness. The available technical information does not allow for precise details on vinification or aging methods, but the announced style clearly emphasizes purity, intensity, and harmony. The 2024 vintage offers a refined white Touraine, built around a beautiful breadth without losing the liveliness that charms great Loire Sauvignons. This cuvée stands out for its precise, aromatic, and elegant profile, ideal for discovering Le Clos des Religieuses in a fresh and luminous expression.
On tasting, Au fil de l'eau 2024 seduces with its aromatic intensity and balance between breadth and freshness. The nose may evoke citrus fruits, white fruits, floral notes, and a fine vegetal touch typical of a well-controlled Sauvignon Blanc. On the palate, the wine presents a pleasant volume, with a body more ample than a simple thirst-quenching white. The freshness brings momentum and maintains a beautiful tension, while the clay-limestone terroir supports a sensation of precision and uprightness. The finish is long, aromatic, and persistent, with a refined character that extends the tasting. This white Touraine will pair very well with seafood, grilled fish, Touraine goat cheese, asparagus, a fresh herb salad, or delicate vegetable cuisine. It is best enjoyed young, within two to four years, to fully appreciate its aromatic brightness and freshness.
Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
