K-libre Chenin VdF 2024

Wine Description for K-libre Chenin VdF 2024 from Clos Troteligotte

Character

An unexpected boundary-crosser: Chenin Blanc from south-western France, classified as Vin de France – a deliberate decision that grants the winemaker maximum freedom whilst piquing curiosity. With just 12.0% alcohol and a dry style, the K-libre promises lightness and precision rather than opulence – a wine that charts its own course.

Terroir & Origin

Clos Troteligotte is a committed winery from Cahors, a region renowned above all for its powerful Malbec wines. The fact that Chenin Blanc is grown here is a statement – a declaration of commitment to experimental spirit and the conviction that the Quercy Plateau, with its limestone soils and continental climate, offers compelling terroir for aromatic white wines. The classification as Vin de France underscores this free spirit: origin as inspiration, not as constraint.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Chenin Blanc is one of France’s most versatile white grape varieties – renowned in its Loire Valley homeland for wines of great depth and longevity. In the hands of Clos Troteligotte, it becomes the medium for a meticulously crafted, dry white wine with the vibrant acidity structure typical of Chenin and a natural aromatic complexity. The moderate alcohol suggests a gentle vinification focused on freshness – a wine that prioritises tension over weight.

Food Pairing Suggestions

The fresh structure and varietal character make K-libre a versatile table companion. Recommended with goat’s cheese and chèvre salads, with grilled fish, mussels or Quiche Lorraine. The wine also reveals its character convincingly with Asian-inspired dishes featuring bright acidity and freshness – such as Vietnamese summer rolls – for instance.