Bertin-Delatte Echalier Vin de France 2020

Wine Type: White
Vintage: 2020
Bottle Size: 750mL
Grape Variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
Appellation: Vin de France (formerly Anjou)
Country: France
Region: Loire Valley – Rablay-sur-Layon
Producer: Bertin-Delatte
Winemakers: Julien Delatte & Dora Bertin
Vineyard: “L’Échalier” parcel – certified biodynamic, low-yielding old vines
Soil: Schist and sandstone
Aging: Native yeast fermentation; aged in old French barrels on fine lees; bottled unfined, unfiltered, no added SO₂
Farming: Certified Biodynamic (Demeter)
Alcohol: ~13.0%

Tasting Note:
A serious, contemplative Chenin, “L’Échalier” 2020 walks the line between structure and purity. The nose is quietly complex—baked quince, beeswax, bruised apple, and crushed stone. The palate is deep and textured with a firm mineral backbone, gentle oxidative notes, and mouthwatering acidity. There’s power here, but it’s grounded in restraint. This is Chenin with tension and soul—alive, evolving, and meant to be savored slowly or cellared confidently.

Food Pairings:
Perfect with roasted poultry, Comté, veal in cream sauce, or wild mushroom risotto. Also excellent with firm white fish, nutty cheeses, or aged goat cheese.

About the Producer:
Based in Rablay-sur-Layon, Bertin-Delatte is a tiny, passionate estate run by Julien Delatte and Dora Bertin. They farm biodynamically on just a few hectares of old vines, crafting natural wines that reflect their schist soils and deep respect for Chenin Blanc. With minimal intervention and zero sulfur at bottling, their wines are soulful, energetic, and increasingly sought after by lovers of expressive Loire whites.