Loire Valley Chenin Blanc

Nicolas Joly

Les Vieux Clos Savennières Chenin Blanc 2022

2022. Our sommelier knew that we have enjoyed several different Chenin Blanc wines with the food at The Oven and poured me a taste of this wine from an opened bottle. Beautiful aromas of apple/apple cider/blossoms. High acidity and medium body. — 20 days ago

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Edmond Vatan

Clos La Néore Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Thanks to 2 wine store owners that I became good friends with over the years I’ve had the opportunity to have a good stash of Vatan. For me Vatan is one of those wines that adheres to the cliche, “ there are no great wines just great bottles”. In this instance it was a great bottle. Intoxicating aromas of lychee, lime and florals. One of those wines you’re happy just to smell. There is no disappointment on the palate. Beautiful balance and texture, nothing out of place. Layers of concentrated fruit; mango, green almonds, star fruit and lemons. Ripe fruit that is fresh and managed by the wonderful acid. A finish you never want to end. The only flavor missing, which I often find in Vatan, is “spearmint”. — a month ago

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Jan de Weerd

Jan de Weerd

That is special. 9.5! For a Sauv Blanc!
Ira Schwartz

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@Jan de Weerd When you have a moment read some of the notes, you will see VERY favorable reviews are very common. If I recall fellow poster @Conrad Green called Vatan the Raveneau of Sancerre. He was spot on IMO
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

GREAT pull! I think I finally finished my only stash (2002) Vatan last year.

Moulin Touchais

Coteaux du Layon Chenin Blanc 1985

Damn! It opened up with liquorice (sic.) and had just everything else in it. Mushrooms, turned earth, a touch of burnt honey and finally hiding just a hint of caramelized pineapple that lingers till the end. Sweetness only shows up for the grand finale in an jaw dropping show if how of how 95 g/l looks after 40 years — 4 days ago

Domaine Guiberteau

Brézé Saumur Chenin Blanc 2017

Whit flowers, pear, orange oil, hint of lanolin, med + body, med + acidity ✨ — 2 months ago

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Champalou

Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2024

Called Aligote. More Alsatian with Bug Melon. - at Mike’s. — a month ago

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Domaine Vacheron

Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

Pale Lemon yellow. Slightly herbaceous. Deep minerally Domaine Vacheron Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc @, vic, 160510 — a month ago

Clos Rougeard

Les Poyeux Saumur Champigny Cabernet Franc 2002

Buenaa dia de las madres@xfg — 8 days ago

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Domaine des Baumard

Savennières Chenin Blanc 2009

This has continued to age effortlessly, effectively “dry” Chenin Blanc, finished in screwcap, at age 17, neither the color, aromatics or palate impression suggest anything older than 7-10 years, should continue to age well!!
— 2 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Impressive!