Ely Cohn

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

Alanna Lucas (Nantucket Wine & Spirits)

9.0

Loved this. Went out to eat and had to try this Loire Chenin. When the bottle came and the back said ‘Kermit Lynch Imports’ I knew I was in good hands! Honey, pear, minerality. A rounder mouthfeel. Incredibly balanced. A real treat. Need to find this for the store! — 7 days ago

Ross Baldassaro

9.5

Absolutely stunning. This release/vintage has a lot of life left in it. I cannot wait to drink my other cellared bottle in ten years. Fresh yellow and white orchard fruits, young creamy Brie cheese, multiple layers of texture and minerality. I will literally FIGHT to continue buying upcoming vintages of Romain Guiberteau’s releases, with avid search for his small release Cabernet francs from Saumur; even Grolleaus, with fingers crossed that they will stay so affordable. Wait and see, his release prices are going to quickly climb in the coming years. — 24 days ago

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

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

Meredith Hu

9.3

13% abv, high acid, honey, candied apricot, lime, red plum, red cherry, chalk. Medium + intensity and finish. — 2 days ago

Kai Wright

9.4

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

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.3

Wow. Morgat is getting better and better each vintage. Only 1000btls of this cuvée. — 4 days ago

Chris B.

9.2

Wow... this was outstanding. A floral bouquet + honeycomb + chalk left out in the rain... And I haven’t even got to the tingly, acidic grace note yet. A wonderful complement to grilled halibut with lemon and asparagus. — 2 days ago

Hanibal

9.3

A tremendous wine...length and power — 8 days ago