2012 Anjou Blanc

My husband is crediting me for making a searingly acidic Chenin Blanc on our first try. Neither of us realized that searing acidity is one of Chenin Blanc's attributes, but having made the wine, we became aware that Chenin Blanc is to white wine as Barbera is to red wine. My husband then looked on the Internet for searingly acidic Chenin Blanc and found a few gems that we have been able to get our hands on, thanks again to my husband's adeptness at Internet surfing, sourcing, and procurement. (I have to confess, my husband's surfing powers are quite remarkable because when I put in "searingly acidic Chenin Blanc" I don't get nearly as many hits as he does).
Recently, we tasted this 2012 Anjou Blanc made by Thibaud Boudignon. The wine was quite yellow colored in the glass, indicating there might be some oxidation going on, but there were no notes of acetaldehyde that was detectable, instead a wonderfully aromatic nose of tropical fruit wafted from the glass and the taste was of honey and lemons. We drank one glass, appreciating the flavors of this acidic Chenin Blanc and saved the rest for the following evening, when my husband scored striped bass at our local fish monger. So, we paired the 2012 Anjou Blanc with seared striped bass in lemon, butter sauce with a side of wild rice and a fresh green salad. Outstanding!
The following is a quote from Justerini and Brooks Website:
Thibaud’s real passion lies in his three hectares of organically farmed vines, planted at high density in Anjou and Savennières. From his beloved vines, whose health Thibaud sees as paramount to his success, he crafts some of the most refined and intense Chenin we’ve come across. Ageing takes place in a mixture of 225 litre and 600 litre barrels, with less and less new oak being employed for the two top wines. His tireless vineyard work means less manipulation is necessary in the winery. The results are thrilling; concentrated, age-worthy, sophisticated and vital Chenin Blancs that can already be found on the wine lists of many of the best restaurants in London and Paris.
References:
1. Premier Cru The World's Finest Wines, 2012 Anjou Blanc Thibaud Boudignon.
2. Sacred Thirsts Selections, Thibaud Boudignon.