Domaine de la Taille aux Loups

Clos de Venise Monopole Vouvray Chenin Blanc

9.229 ratings
9.111 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
Josh Morgenthau

Rich, but with mouth tingling acid and tons of exotic citrus. Some pine and pine-sol on the nose. Body is a little gras but that’s the vintage.

Rich, but with mouth tingling acid and tons of exotic citrus. Some pine and pine-sol on the nose. Body is a little gras but that’s the vintage.

Jul 31st, 2022
Josh Morgenthau

Dried clover, caramel, golden raisins, all perched on a scimitar of acid. A faint echo of sweetness but mostly chiseled, dry and tart. Florals details that seem etched in stone

Dried clover, caramel, golden raisins, all perched on a scimitar of acid. A faint echo of sweetness but mostly chiseled, dry and tart. Florals details that seem etched in stone

Feb 11th, 2022
Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.2

This is 🔥🔥🔥. Lots of extraction and that extra acidity. Rich, but not round; young but already delicious. And made by one of the greatest mustaches in the Loire. (would be THE greatest is not for stiff competition from Jo Landron) Get you some of this.

This is 🔥🔥🔥. Lots of extraction and that extra acidity. Rich, but not round; young but already delicious. And made by one of the greatest mustaches in the Loire. (would be THE greatest is not for stiff competition from Jo Landron) Get you some of this.

May 7th, 2018
Chris MacLean

I've not tasted too many Chenins as good as this one. How did I not know about this producer?

I've not tasted too many Chenins as good as this one. How did I not know about this producer?

Jul 10th, 2016
Yohannah Burmeister

Young as heck. Will be great one day. Must buy more.

Young as heck. Will be great one day. Must buy more.

May 16th, 2015
Franck Gestin

Amazing Chenin. Jacky Blot has produced one of its most balanced wine there. Just perfect with scallops or a ceviche.

Amazing Chenin. Jacky Blot has produced one of its most balanced wine there. Just perfect with scallops or a ceviche.

May 4th, 2015
Alex Alan

Wine Director Hotel Delmano

8.6

Nice, but a little too lean. Needed some weight to give it some balance. But a solid oyster wine

Nice, but a little too lean. Needed some weight to give it some balance. But a solid oyster wine

Mar 23rd, 2015
Gabriella Macari

Gorgeous. Rose petal, fresh herbs -- stunning.

Gorgeous. Rose petal, fresh herbs -- stunning.

Aug 3rd, 2013
William Paley

accidentally left open on counter 48 hrs plus….no stopper. This thing goes for miles and miles, deep, pungent, astral canyons and glazed smoke…hits the back of the tongue and then lacerates the soul. get what you can and lay it down and toss the key…await grandchildren.

accidentally left open on counter 48 hrs plus….no stopper. This thing goes for miles and miles, deep, pungent, astral canyons and glazed smoke…hits the back of the tongue and then lacerates the soul. get what you can and lay it down and toss the key…await grandchildren.

Dec 20th, 2022
Mario Vaillancourt

Ripe apple, floral, crisp, energy and some roundness to balance it all. Always Good Chenin from Jacky Blot.

Pommes mures, floral, vif, de l’energie et de la rondeur qui balance le tout. Toujours bon du Jacky Blot.

Ripe apple, floral, crisp, energy and some roundness to balance it all. Always Good Chenin from Jacky Blot.

Pommes mures, floral, vif, de l’energie et de la rondeur qui balance le tout. Toujours bon du Jacky Blot.

Mar 1st, 2021