Aromas of quince, yellow apple, honeysuckle, chamomile, and flint lead the nose. The palate is balanced and bright, with honeyed depth, firm acidity, and a chiseled, mineral finish.

Pascal Janvier came to winemaking at thirty, having trained as a butcher, and over three decades became one of the defining growers of Jasnières. The appellation sits an hour north of Touraine and has fewer than a hundred hectares under vine, making it one of the Loire's smallest and most overlooked.

Cuvée du Silex comes from a six-hectare domaine on clay, flint, and limestone, from Chenin Blanc vines thirty-five to forty years old, farmed by lutte raisonnée. The wine is racked after fermentation and spends a few months in vessel before bottling at a modest 12% alcohol, which keeps the balance of honeyed lushness and mineral cut intact.

Pairs well with fresh goat cheese, charcuterie, roast pork, grilled fish, apple tart, and salads.

Serve chilled but not overly cold. Enjoy now for freshness or cellar short term.