Dom. des Treize Vents Clos de Galerne Cedric Bourez Anjou Blanc Ronceray 2023 750ml

The "Sacred Dry" – A Rebirth of the Butte de Chaume

In May 2026, the 2023 Ronceray is a defining wine for the "New Anjou." While you mentioned Domaine des Treize Vents (Le Clos Galerne), the name Ronceray is a specific historical designation used for dry Chenin Blanc grown on the prestigious Butte de Chaume—a hill traditionally famous for sweet wines.

This 2023 bottling is the flagship dry white from Château de Plaisance, led by the visionary Vanessa Cherruau. The name honors the Abbesses of the Ronceray Abbey, who owned these vines in the 11th century. This wine is essentially a "dry Grand Cru" in spirit, grown on a complex mosaic of schist, spilite, and sandstone.

🍷 Tasting Notes (2026 Perspective)

The 2023 vintage is described as "intense and vibrating," showing a perfect marriage of ripe yellow fruit and the searing mineral tension of the Quarts-de-Chaume terroir.

• The Nose: Radiant and Complex. It opens with a burst of lemon zest, crunchy melon, and yellow stone fruits. As it breathes, it develops a "spicy kick" of ground ginger and delicate notes of heather and crushed herbs.

• The Palate: Fleshy yet Taut. The entry is "ample and silky." You’ll find layers of glazed citrus and white peach, but the structure is dominated by a dense acidity and a tangible phenolic texture. It has a "vertical" energy that is characteristic of Chenin on schist.

• The Finish: Briny and Long. It concludes with a powerful saline, flinty mineral snap and hints of lime zest oil that linger for nearly a minute.

📋 Technical Snapshot

Pro Tip

Ronceray is a "texture wine." Because it is aged in a combination of oak and terracotta amphora, it achieves a "honeyed richness" without the heavy flavors of new wood, making it a favorite in high-end Helsinki wine lists this season.

The Serving Tip: Serve at 10°C–12°C. Do not serve it ice-cold, as the "briny" finish and the ginger spice need a bit of warmth to truly harmonize with the yellow fruit.

The Pairing:

• The "Luxe" Match: Exceptional with Ceviche or a Sea Bass Tartare with citrus.

• The "Poultry" Match: Its richness makes it a great partner for Marinated Poultry with preserved lemons.

• Finnish Twist: An elite pairing for Grilled Arctic Char (Nieriä) or Smoked Salmon. The wine's saline minerality acts as a "liquid salt" that elevates the fats in the fish.