Few winemakers have come to define an appellation like Jacky Blot has come to define Montlouis-Sur-Loire. He’s an authority on Chenin Blanc, and his wines are dynamic, enchanting distillations of this noble grape. His Brut Tradition is from 40-year old vines planted on clay, silex and limestone-rich soils. By fermenting and aging the wine totally in oak barrels, he allows its oxidative richness to shine; there are pastry-like notes of honey, buttered toast and seashell, all bound together by energetic freshness.