François Cazin, Cheverny (Loire Valley, France) 2020

 Cheverny whites are typically Sauvignon Blanc dominant with a little Chardonnay blended in — this one is 20% Chardonnay.  This blending makes them more approachable because they lack the bracing acidity that many of the region’s neighbors highlight.  This Cheverny showed a baked pear and floral nose with a lightly creamy body that displayed slate, saline, white blossom, and tree fruit.  I would pair this delicious wine with the white bean casserole I’ve been wanting to make this winter.