2023 La Bouche du Roi Le Grand Lever Chenin Blanc

Ripe orchard fruit with pear, quince, and yellow apple leads the nose, layered with white flowers, light honey, and a clear chalky minerality with a touch of lemon peel. The palate is bright and focused, showing crisp apple and citrus up front with softer stone fruit and a subtle waxy texture from lees that adds roundness without sacrificing freshness. Medium-bodied with lively acidity and a clean, linear feel, it finishes with a strong mineral backbone, a slight saline edge, and a gentle honeyed note.