Château de la Roulerie

Blanc Anjou Chenin Blanc

8.313 ratings
8.01 pro ratings
Anjou, 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
Ivonne Nill

Zesty and sprightly if a bit thin and unforgiving. Missing some of the quince and pear aromas and flavors, needs a touch more ripeness to shine.

Zesty and sprightly if a bit thin and unforgiving. Missing some of the quince and pear aromas and flavors, needs a touch more ripeness to shine.

Feb 11th, 2016
Tim Holzer

Yummmm Cab Franc

Yummmm Cab Franc

Apr 1st, 2017
Zachary Price

The Loire valley is a region in France that grows Chenin Blanc, as both an off-dry still and sparkling wine. These days though, South Africa has eclipsed France as the primary producer of this old vine. Cultivated since at least the 9th century, Chenin Blanc tends to age well though sometimes unpredictably - the wine may go through periods where it closes up, losing aroma and varietal character. This one appears to be "closed" at the moment. ~$14 | #loirevalley #cheninblanc #totalwine

On the eyes: Clear, star bright, deep gold color, light stain, light tears, no gas/floc.

On the nose: A bit of apple and pear, a bit of hay, a bit of mineral. Not much there. Med alcohol.

On the tongue: Med acid, med tannin, med alcohol, med round body, off-dry. White flowers, hint of citron, pear, and mineralty. To be honest, there's not much there. Med finish. Tastes like cheap flat champagne.

The Loire valley is a region in France that grows Chenin Blanc, as both an off-dry still and sparkling wine. These days though, South Africa has eclipsed France as the primary producer of this old vine. Cultivated since at least the 9th century, Chenin Blanc tends to age well though sometimes unpredictably - the wine may go through periods where it closes up, losing aroma and varietal character. This one appears to be "closed" at the moment. ~$14 | #loirevalley #cheninblanc #totalwine

On the eyes: Clear, star bright, deep gold color, light stain, light tears, no gas/floc.

On the nose: A bit of apple and pear, a bit of hay, a bit of mineral. Not much there. Med alcohol.

On the tongue: Med acid, med tannin, med alcohol, med round body, off-dry. White flowers, hint of citron, pear, and mineralty. To be honest, there's not much there. Med finish. Tastes like cheap flat champagne.

Feb 6th, 2016
Bill Lewis

I like Chenin Blanc. I did NOT like this one. Gold. Might be oxidized? Marzipan. Meh.

I like Chenin Blanc. I did NOT like this one. Gold. Might be oxidized? Marzipan. Meh.

Sep 11th, 2015
R. S. Douglass

So so. I was hoping for a less sweet taste. Slightly off after-taste, too.

So so. I was hoping for a less sweet taste. Slightly off after-taste, too.

May 27th, 2015
Colton Hill

$15, sweet, tart

$15, sweet, tart

Mar 21st, 2014
Diego Miranda

Diego had this 6 years ago

Diego had this 6 years ago

Nov 21st, 2018
Colleen Swanson

Colleen had this 8 years ago

Colleen had this 8 years ago

Aug 19th, 2016
Nicole Goldstein

Nicole had this 9 years ago

Nicole had this 9 years ago

Jun 20th, 2015
Woody Lee

Woody had this 10 years ago

Woody had this 10 years ago

May 25th, 2014