Stefan Dolhain

9.2

2022 vintage. A nice surprise in a challenging vintage, and this is only the second wine! — 2 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Château de Fesles – La Chapelle Vieilles Vignes Chenin Sec 2010. Anjou, Loire Valley – France 🇫🇷

Overview
A limited-edition bottling from one of Anjou’s most historic estates, this Chenin Blanc comes from old vines (“vieilles vignes”) rooted in schist soils surrounding the chapel of the domaine. Château de Fesles is renowned for producing some of the Loire’s most age-worthy Chenins, and this 2010 shows just how gracefully the grape can evolve.

Aromas & Flavors
Complex layers of baked quince, dried apricot, acacia honey, chamomile, and lanolin, underpinned by beeswax and a mineral flintiness. Secondary notes of almond and brioche hint at its decade-plus of bottle age.

Mouthfeel
Dry (“sec”) yet textured, with a medium+ body, bright acidity still intact, and a long, savory finish. The balance between freshness and maturity is remarkable, showing both vitality and evolution.

Winemaking Notes
Fermented in oak and matured patiently, with low yields from old vines contributing depth and concentration. Loire Chenin’s natural high acidity is what makes wines like this so age-defiant.

Food Pairing
Perfect alongside roasted chicken with herbs, veal in cream sauce, or rich seafood like lobster and scallops. A natural match also for aged goat cheese (think Valençay or Crottin de Chavignol).

Verdict
A stunning example of aged Loire Chenin Blanc: vibrant, layered, and endlessly complex. Proof of why Anjou and Loire whites belong among the world’s most cellar-worthy wines. — 10 months ago

Brian Nickerson

9.1

What on earth did they do to the label? It looks like the label of a $6 bottle of wine in my opinion. Sad. — 4 years ago

Clayton R Strong

9.3

Wow - phenomenal grower champagne. The value in grower champagne is unbeatable, dollar for dollar this is hard to trump. — 5 years ago

with Tiffany

Michael Phillips

9.2

Nice fruit and balance. Pleasant but undistinguished wine. — 6 years ago

Keith Crump

9.1

Hawthorn and honeysuckle balanced — 7 years ago

Rob N

9.5

This was a great bottle of champagne with tiny pinprick bubbles that reminded me of Cristal, with a slightly more unique flavor profile. $325 at Joujou. — 3 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2018 | what a difference a day makes… the weather… the food… the company… perhaps this is my last bottle, thought I needed to drink up… but today paired with a mussel potato salad this wine is vibrant… smell of lychees, citrus and some vanilla. Tastes well, juicy. So happy… my wife and I drank the bottle -except a glass that went with the mussels - all at once. — 10 months ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.4

2013 vintage. The second wine of La Chapelle, that is now named " Maison Bleue", but an excellent wine in its own right. At 9 years old this is absolutely gorgeous with an expressive nose of blackberries, wild flowers, pepper and leather, enhanced by a subtle smokiness. In the mouth it combines power with elegance, with pure fruit, subtle spices, silky tannins and great length. Terrific value if the mythical La Chappelle doesn't fit your budget. Abv. 13,5% — 4 years ago

Ely Cohn

9.1

I love this every year. Always expressive and structured. 2017 has apples and pears and brioche. Bonus points for sweet cinnamon and baked apples with lasting power. — 5 years ago

Ryan Colthorp

9.0

Great wine. Honey. Hints of lime. Crisp. Complex. — 5 years ago

Lindsey King

9.5

Chenin my love for you is unending. The only feeling I have known to feel infinite. I will never tire of you, you will suit me in every mood and every phase. Chenin is forever!!! 💍 — 7 years ago

Stanislav Lobanov

9.0

16.5/20 (90/100) Узнаваемый, свежий совиньон: крыжовник, белая смородина, лимоны. Довольно высокая кислотность, кремовая текстура (есть добавка семильона 8%). Неплохо. #capewine2018 — 8 years ago

Marta Jackowska

9.6

New Years Eve dinner - which red wine to drink?! 🤔
Finally settled on an old favorite - Paul Jaboulet Hermitage.
Did not disappoint - smooth, concentrated fruits, with a hint of earthy, charcoal, tobacco.
Nice way to end our wine drinking for 2025, here’s to more great wines in 2026! 🥂 — 6 months ago

with Neville

Heather Rostker

9.2

Nice Sancerre for sitting by the pool — 3 years ago

emilie cycz

10

Beautiful, honey, strong dill on the nose and on the palate — 3 years ago

TJ

9.3

Delicious — 4 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.0

Great value. 20€ in Spain. Very alive and bright — 5 years ago

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Sylvie schryburt

9.1

Bon vin, sec, pas trop acide, pas trop agrumes, légèrement fruité. Je vais devoir y regoûter pour mieux évaluer... après 3 essaie, ce vin passe la note. SAQ - $15 — 6 years ago

Greg Helmer

8.9

Very light floral aroma followed with crisp citrus and grassy flavors. Slightly Marlboro New Zealand flavors but not so unsettling. — 8 years ago