Domaine du Clos de l'Elu

Ephata Loire Chenin Blanc

9.030 ratings
9.111 pro ratings
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
Dan Thomas

Rich complex deep. Really amazing chenin

Rich complex deep. Really amazing chenin

Mar 23rd, 2018
Vincent Seufert

Just a beautiful example of Chenin !

Just a beautiful example of Chenin !

Jun 10th, 2017
Matt Berkovitch

Sommelier Babbo

9.4

So good. 7 months in amphora really highlights the true characteristics of chenin. So complex, so evolutionary.

So good. 7 months in amphora really highlights the true characteristics of chenin. So complex, so evolutionary.

May 31st, 2017
Marie Stitt

Sales & Marketing Grassroots Wine Wholesalers

9.2

Many things I love about chenin...Spice, depth, elegant acidity and texture

Many things I love about chenin...Spice, depth, elegant acidity and texture

Jan 2nd, 2017
Marie Stitt

Sales & Marketing Grassroots Wine Wholesalers

9.1

2013 candied lemon peel and ginger, all spice and nutmeg, pure

2013 candied lemon peel and ginger, all spice and nutmeg, pure

Dec 28th, 2016
Olivia Ragni

Beautiful, elegant. Incredible structure and length. Cellar for 5-7 years.

Beautiful, elegant. Incredible structure and length. Cellar for 5-7 years.

Sep 13th, 2015
Brandon Sparks-Gillis

Really exceptional.

Really exceptional.

Jun 10th, 2015
Pooneet K

Certainly one of the more interesting Chenin Blancs I’ve had and quite nice in general. Has the density and sensation of sweetness that comes from a late harvest wine but the finish is dry, crisp, and punchy. Reminder to continue exploring more Chenin.

Certainly one of the more interesting Chenin Blancs I’ve had and quite nice in general. Has the density and sensation of sweetness that comes from a late harvest wine but the finish is dry, crisp, and punchy. Reminder to continue exploring more Chenin.

Jun 2nd, 2023
Fredybeans

Robe jaune clair
Nez floral bouche large en attaque mais avec une belle fraîcheur évolue bien à l air

Robe jaune clair
Nez floral bouche large en attaque mais avec une belle fraîcheur évolue bien à l air

Jan 24th, 2021
Fredybeans

Jaune clair
Nez réglisse poire mûre
Bouche gourmande avec une légère sucrosite liée au millesime

Jaune clair
Nez réglisse poire mûre
Bouche gourmande avec une légère sucrosite liée au millesime

Feb 24th, 2020