Delecheneau (Coralie et Damien)

La Grange Tiphaine Clef de Sol Chenin Blanc 2017

9.4

The three I tried from Le Grange Tiphaine really put me in a chair. This though, is one of the best Loire expressions of Chenin I’ve ever come across. It’s rich, steely, textured, with smokey flinty, fresh (not baked) small stone fruits. Apricots, quince, pear. Wow. — 4 days ago

Eli, Severn and 22 others liked this

Dawn E.

@Ely Cohn I want a glass!! You have wonderfully eclectic taste!

Ely Cohn

Thank you @Dawn E. You do too! Hope you can find some of this!

Domaine La Grange Tiphaine

Nouveau Nez 2016

Ely Cohn

9.1

Candy for the Chenin freaks like me. Preserves varietal character better than most sparkling Vouvray. Off dry with about 14g of RS, all of which comes from pressed juice (no dosage). Baked red apple, blanched almonds, and spiced honey cake. Powerful big textures. — 13 days ago

Sharon, Alex and 20 others liked this

Emmanuel Brochet

Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru Chenin Blanc 2011

Peter van den Besselaar

9.5

Vintage 2011 / excellent balance from this Chenin Blanc, made by Ampelidae, thanks to cooperation with Château Bellerive — 9 days ago

Martijn, Andrew and 14 others liked this

Broc Cellars

Shell Creek Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2018

Ely Cohn

9.0

Still Chenin is Broc’s racehorse. 2018 is complex, layered, restrained, complete. I remember 2017 having some extra umph. Lean and full of acid, it has more in common with Chablis or Sancerre than Vouvray. Lemon and sea shells, seaweed, and puff of smoke. — 9 days ago

Michael, Tom and 19 others liked this

Peter van den Besselaar

Thx, added to my wishlist to visit and taste.

Ely Cohn

@Peter van den Besselaar this is very good. I’ve visited Broc and it’s a lot of fun. My next chenin post, though, is spectacular. Stay tuned

Peter van den Besselaar

😍

Domaine Huet

Le Haut-Lieu Demi-Sec Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2017

Kai Wright

9.4

A beautiful study in balance. Indulgent tropical fruits and sharp, clarifying acid. — 2 days ago

Dawn, Hugh and 11 others liked this

Cedergreen Cellars

Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2015

Anthony Lombardi

9.0

Pear & quince paste aromatics and through the palate. This was made on the lees, so it shows an almost creamy texture. Great acidity and shows a balance of fresh finesse along with powerful fruit. Lots of Chenin has been torn out of the ground in Washington, but the grape is making a comeback. Old vine bottlings like this one keep that story alive. — 17 days ago

LM, Hugh and 24 others liked this

David Shaw

Save the old vine chenin!

Pax Mahle Wines

Buddha's Dharma Mendocino County Chenin Blanc 2017

Rhonely Boy

9.1

Good fruit (old vine, 1944) really liking the mineral aspect and neutral barrel with possible slight brett (or natty wine note, savory, good) . 12.2 ABV is fantastic.
Lemon, redwood, stone, honeysuckle — 7 days ago

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