What is "Quarts de Chaume"?

[Scoop]

Quarts de Chaumes are not fortified, and they tend to lighter and more elegant on their feet than either Sauternes or any Vin Doux Natural (like Muscat Beaumes-de-Venise). Remember, the Loire is further north, and the wines generally sport higher acidity. Like in Sauternes, however, Botrytis is a fairly reliable factor in these wines, making for a big imprint as well. And they express beautiful (100%) Chenin character -- floral notes, stone fruit (often white peach) and a minerality that you don't get with many other sweet wines (Rieslings excepted). Some of the most amazing dessert wines anywhere.

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Scoop