Certified Biodynamic. 100% Chenin Blanc. Montbenault is a parcel of Chenin that Batardi�a�®re planted in 2014. It‚�nôs only 50 meters from Les Cocus, but the soil is different: deeper and characterized by a volcanic rock called Rhyolite, which is particular to the area. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel vats, then the wine is moved to 500L tonneaux for one year of aging. These barrels are used, 2-3 years old (no new barrels). Naturally occurring fermentation, both primary and malolactic, with no additions until small amounts (1-2 grams) of SO2 at bottling.