Saumur, Loire Valley, France
Domaine Guiberteau
Romain Guiberteau farms a small patch of old vines on a chalky hill called Brézé, just south of the Loire. His white wines from Chenin Blanc grapes are quietly sought after by wine obsessives — intense, dry, and mineral in a way that makes cheap versions taste watery by comparison.

A letter about wine, once a week
Written by Chris. One bottle or one idea, no roundup.