Region: Loire Valley, France (Anjou / Layon)
Grapes: 100% Chenin Blanc
Body: Medium
Notes: Quince, bruised yellow apple, fresh wool, candied lemon peel, honeycomb, and wet stone minerality, with a razor-sharp, driving acidity and a dry, saline finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, seared sea scallops, goat cheese (Sainte-Maure de Touraine), roasted pork loin, or creamy chicken dishes
The Producer
Tommy Véron is an exciting, emerging young winemaker making waves in the Loire Valley, particularly around Anjou and the Coteaux du Layon. After honing his craft alongside several respected natural winemakers in the region, Véron established his own micro-domain focused on organic farming, low yields, and minimal cellar manipulation. Working primarily with Chenin Blanc and local red varieties, Tommy emphasizes soil health, biodiversity, and gentle extractions. In the cellar, his wines undergo spontaneous native fermentations and are aged in neutral vessels with minimal-to-zero added sulfur, allowing the raw, schistous terroir of Anjou to shine clearly.
The Wine
"Noroc" (a Romanian cheers/toast meaning "good luck") is an energetic, beautifully focused Chenin Blanc crafted by Tommy Véron. Sourced from organically farmed vines rooted in classic Anjou schist and clay-limestone soils, the grapes are hand-harvested and gently pressed into neutral barrels for spontaneous wild yeast fermentation. Aged on fine lees without heavy manipulation or oak influence, it captures Chenin Blanc's signature duality of rich, honeyed fruit depth and chiseled, mouthwatering structure. The 2024 vintage showcases vibrant Loire tension; it masterfully pairs complex notes of orchard fruit, lemon curd, and crushed minerals with a driving natural acidity and a long, lip-smacking finish.
Region: Loire Valley, France (Anjou / Layon)
Grapes: 100% Chenin Blanc
Body: Medium
Notes: Quince, bruised yellow apple, fresh wool, candied lemon peel, honeycomb, and wet stone minerality, with a razor-sharp, driving acidity and a dry, saline finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, seared sea scallops, goat cheese (Sainte-Maure de Touraine), roasted pork loin, or creamy chicken dishes
The Producer
Tommy Véron is an exciting, emerging young winemaker making waves in the Loire Valley, particularly around Anjou and the Coteaux du Layon. After honing his craft alongside several respected natural winemakers in the region, Véron established his own micro-domain focused on organic farming, low yields, and minimal cellar manipulation. Working primarily with Chenin Blanc and local red varieties, Tommy emphasizes soil health, biodiversity, and gentle extractions. In the cellar, his wines undergo spontaneous native fermentations and are aged in neutral vessels with minimal-to-zero added sulfur, allowing the raw, schistous terroir of Anjou to shine clearly.
The Wine
"Noroc" (a Romanian cheers/toast meaning "good luck") is an energetic, beautifully focused Chenin Blanc crafted by Tommy Véron. Sourced from organically farmed vines rooted in classic Anjou schist and clay-limestone soils, the grapes are hand-harvested and gently pressed into neutral barrels for spontaneous wild yeast fermentation. Aged on fine lees without heavy manipulation or oak influence, it captures Chenin Blanc's signature duality of rich, honeyed fruit depth and chiseled, mouthwatering structure. The 2024 vintage showcases vibrant Loire tension; it masterfully pairs complex notes of orchard fruit, lemon curd, and crushed minerals with a driving natural acidity and a long, lip-smacking finish.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.