Domaine Mme Laroche

Domaine aux Moines - Roche aux Moines Savennières Chenin Blanc

9.096 ratings
9.028 pro ratings
Savennières, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France
Chenin Blanc
Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato
Top Notes For
roland benedetti

Fantastic balance and depth. Everything in this wine!

Fantastic balance and depth. Everything in this wine!

Apr 21st, 2021
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.7

So. Much. SO2. Nice juicy fruit.

So. Much. SO2. Nice juicy fruit.

Jul 30th, 2020
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.7

Dark gold. Interesting but over the hill. Reminiscent of orange wine.

Dark gold. Interesting but over the hill. Reminiscent of orange wine.

Jul 16th, 2020
Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

8.9

A little past it’s prime

A little past it’s prime

Nov 21st, 2019
Lee Pitofsky

Beautiful and finessed with plenty of botrytis on the nose, notes of dried apricot, pineapple, ginger and spices

Beautiful and finessed with plenty of botrytis on the nose, notes of dried apricot, pineapple, ginger and spices

Jun 9th, 2018
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

8.9

Drinking well. Great with delicate complex seafood dishes

Drinking well. Great with delicate complex seafood dishes

Jun 4th, 2016
Nate Axline

This is one of those you don't forget. Amazing nuttyness, depth and texture. Still some lively fruit in the many layers this wine has to offer. Not for everyone though.

This is one of those you don't forget. Amazing nuttyness, depth and texture. Still some lively fruit in the many layers this wine has to offer. Not for everyone though.

Mar 22nd, 2016
Craig Haarmeyer

Funky produce, indeed.

Funky produce, indeed.

Feb 20th, 2016
Mitja Sirk

Production La Subida, Aceto Sirk

8.8

Coming and going.. At some point was outstanding.. At the end of the meal closed and tired..

Coming and going.. At some point was outstanding.. At the end of the meal closed and tired..

Dec 31st, 2015
Chris Leon

Saline, flint and weight

Saline, flint and weight

Apr 23rd, 2015