Vin Chenin Blanc - Gayda Vineyards

The story goes...

We called it “Figure Libre” because we have chosen the freedom of creation and expression, combining the subtleness of the Loire with the bold character of the Languedoc.
Away from the rigours of the appellation, in 2004 we planted the grape varieties which we felt would be the best suited, those most able to reveal the expression and the qualities of our Brugairolles sandstone terroir. Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc, rarely grown in the region, originate from the Loire Valley, home of Winemaker Vincent Chansault.

Vintage

2022

Grape Variety

100% Chenin Blanc

Tasting notes

Golden yellow colour with green highlights. The nose, already open, reveals delicate notes of acacia.

Organic & vegan wine

Certified organic wine and vegan friendly

Press and Awards

“(...) wonderful honeyed apricot flavours and had great integrity, possibly reflecting its part-fermentation in concrete eggs.” - The Buyer (JK), April 2022, Figure Libre Chenin Blanc 2020

91/100 Decanter (Georgie Hindle) Jan. 2021 “A lovely fruity and floral nose here showing the wonderful typicity of Chenin. The palace is rich and rounded offering honeyed complexity alongside fresh and vibrant pear flavours. Well balanced and rounded with lively acidity. Fermented in concrete eggs and 500l barrels.” - Figure Libre Chenin Blanc 2018

91/100 - Decanter - Aug. 2018 - Figure Libre Chenin Blanc 2016

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Tasting notes

Golden yellow colour with green highlights. The nose, already open, reveals delicate notes of acacia and orange blossom, as well as expressive notes of exotic fruit (mango and roasted pineapple) and grapefruit zest. The palate is full and round, with fruity aromas in harmony with the nose. The fresh, crisp finish keeps this wine in perfect balance.

Vinification process

Slow and long pressing - Gentle racking - Natural fermentation without sulphur in concrete egg fermenter, stoneware jar and 500L barrels.

Vineyards

At 200m altitude on sandstone in Brugairolles.

Ageing

In concrete egg fermenter, stoneware jar and 500L barrels. No racking off after fermentation. According to the golden number the egg shape keeps the wine in perpetual movement creating roundness while preserving the purity of fruit and freshness. Racking off 2 weeks prior to bottling for settling.