Domaine Chainier

Clos du Gaimont La Monaco Vouvray Chenin Blanc

9.019 ratings
9.43 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
Julia Crowley

Oh my goodness. I am thrilled that I held onto this incredible #vouvray - if you have this #LoireValley gem, I suggest that you drink it now cause it is drinking beautifully! Sweet ripened pear, orange blossom, apple and lime with hints of smoke and a bit of nuttiness. A lush, silky, smooth mouthfeel bursts mid-palate with vibrant acidity that melds into chalky minerality and a lovely, balanced finish. I'm drinking it with this farm to fork rustic creamy angel hair pasta made with a blended sauce of honey chèvre, olive oil, pepper, toasted walnuts, loads of arugula and chives. The rustic-ness of the pasta with the nutty, chalky minerality of the wine is heavenly.

Oh my goodness. I am thrilled that I held onto this incredible #vouvray - if you have this #LoireValley gem, I suggest that you drink it now cause it is drinking beautifully! Sweet ripened pear, orange blossom, apple and lime with hints of smoke and a bit of nuttiness. A lush, silky, smooth mouthfeel bursts mid-palate with vibrant acidity that melds into chalky minerality and a lovely, balanced finish. I'm drinking it with this farm to fork rustic creamy angel hair pasta made with a blended sauce of honey chèvre, olive oil, pepper, toasted walnuts, loads of arugula and chives. The rustic-ness of the pasta with the nutty, chalky minerality of the wine is heavenly.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 25th, 2017
Quinn Peyser

I was shocked by how sweet this was - rivals some Rieslings.

I was shocked by how sweet this was - rivals some Rieslings.

1 person found it helpfulJan 3rd, 2015
Katie Stamas

Lots of lime on the nose, but then you are hit with honey, grilled peaches, grass and some petrol on the palate. Pretty versatile with food. Nice balance of citrus, minerality and stone fruits.

Lots of lime on the nose, but then you are hit with honey, grilled peaches, grass and some petrol on the palate. Pretty versatile with food. Nice balance of citrus, minerality and stone fruits.

Jul 17th, 2019
Benjamin Kirk

Apricots, pear, lime or grannysmith apple. Minerals

Apricots, pear, lime or grannysmith apple. Minerals

Jul 24th, 2017
Geneva Viralam

Sweeter than expected, but refreshing for spring

Sweeter than expected, but refreshing for spring

May 6th, 2015
Vivek Surti

Marketing Director Nashville Wine Auction

9.1

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Nov 18th, 2016
Neil McNally

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Nov 22nd, 2015
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Jun 15th, 2019
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Jul 11th, 2018