Domaine Bourillon Dorléans

La Bourdonnerie Demi-Sec Vouvray Chenin Blanc

9.021 ratings

8.83 pro ratings

Vouvray, Touraine, 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

8.8

A bit too broad for my palate.

A bit too broad for my palate.

Sep 10th, 2018

8.9

Medium lemon color, with medium intensity aromas of cut apple, lemon and straw. Medium-bodied, off-dry with high acidity and flavors of lemon, apple, pear and honey. A bit lacking in focus. Long finish.

Medium lemon color, with medium intensity aromas of cut apple, lemon and straw. Medium-bodied, off-dry with high acidity and flavors of lemon, apple, pear and honey. A bit lacking in focus. Long finish.

Aug 23rd, 2018

Michael Centanni

8.8

Med lemon, honey , tart, med - alc. med body, med acidity. Paired nicely with shrimp creole!

Med lemon, honey , tart, med - alc. med body, med acidity. Paired nicely with shrimp creole!

Mar 27th, 2015

Consulting Sommelier Texas Hill Country

Just. So. Lovely.

Just. So. Lovely.

Apr 29th, 2019

8.9

Dark yellow…a honey color. Honeysuckle/jasmine aromas. Sweet apples on the bud. Rich, full bodied with a medium finish.

Dark yellow…a honey color. Honeysuckle/jasmine aromas. Sweet apples on the bud. Rich, full bodied with a medium finish.

Sep 30th, 2024

9.5

Very dark/concentrated yellow color, very citrusy aromas (lime), round body with honey sweetness, citrus tartness, and a lingering mouthfeel of minerals.

Very dark/concentrated yellow color, very citrusy aromas (lime), round body with honey sweetness, citrus tartness, and a lingering mouthfeel of minerals.

Aug 28th, 2020

8.9

Not life changing but pleasant enough for the here and now

Not life changing but pleasant enough for the here and now

Aug 2nd, 2016

8.7

A bit too boring.

A bit too boring.

Oct 9th, 2015

9.3

Off dry

Off dry

Dec 17th, 2014

9.2

Really good, especially paired with cheddar and a hard-cider caramel

Really good, especially paired with cheddar and a hard-cider caramel

Nov 7th, 2014