Ray Isle
Executive Wine Editor Food & Wine Magazine
9.1
Apple & citrus zest aromas, similar flavors + light Chenin waxy bitterness on end. Drinking well.
Apple & citrus zest aromas, similar flavors + light Chenin waxy bitterness on end. Drinking well.
2 people found it helpful Feb 11th, 2015 Almost purely mineral expressions and texture from the start and after hours in a decanter.
Almost purely mineral expressions and texture from the start and after hours in a decanter.
Jun 21st, 2016 Tight
May 22nd, 2016 2009 vintage is showing so many inorganic aromas and no fruit. The palate is a bit bitter. Not my favorite. Loved the 2008 in comparison.
2009 vintage is showing so many inorganic aromas and no fruit. The palate is a bit bitter. Not my favorite. Loved the 2008 in comparison.
Apr 25th, 2016 I loves me a killer dry Chenin Blanc! Delicioso!
I loves me a killer dry Chenin Blanc! Delicioso!
Mar 27th, 2016 Reduced, had it before and this showed far worse than I have seen.
Reduced, had it before and this showed far worse than I have seen.
Jun 23rd, 2015 Butterflies and fish fries.
Butterflies and fish fries.
Oct 1st, 2014 Excellent and personal stuff, showing loads of honeyed, tropical fruits and pan-fried citrus additions, finishing with a strong mineral punch.
Excellent and personal stuff, showing loads of honeyed, tropical fruits and pan-fried citrus additions, finishing with a strong mineral punch.
Jul 28th, 2014 Creamy Chenin Blanc. An excellent wine that is still fresh and excellent with chicken kebabs.
Creamy Chenin Blanc. An excellent wine that is still fresh and excellent with chicken kebabs.
Nov 2nd, 2021 
Savennières, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France
