Domaine Stéphane Rocher 'Lemon Tree' 2024

This is Loire Chenin with a fresh perspective. After leaving Paris for the vineyards of Anjou, Stéphane Rocher set out to make wines rooted in place and meant to be enjoyed, not overthought. Lemon Tree comes from organically farmed vines grown on clay and red schist, harvested by hand and made with minimal intervention to keep things honest and expressive.

Light on its feet at 10.5% alcohol, this Chenin is gently off-dry, with bright citrus, soft aromatics, and a clean, lively core. The red schist soils bring a subtle tension, while younger vines keep the wine feeling crisp and lifted. Bottled shortly after harvest to preserve freshness, it strikes a beautiful balance between sweet and tart, making it equally appealing to seasoned Chenin lovers and curious newcomers.

Approachable, thoughtful, and quietly distinctive, Lemon Tree is the kind of bottle that disappears faster than expected.