Not a fan of most Chinons Blanc, as they often start life lean and mean, then go absolutely nowhere. This, however, is that rare exception: already tender and alluring, showing acacia, melon, honeysuckle and wet gravel, with an unctuous texture and a fair dash of residual sugar (albeit perfectly balanced by massive acids). Fabulous.
Not a fan of most Chinons Blanc, as they often start life lean and mean, then go absolutely nowhere. This, however, is that rare exception: already tender and alluring, showing acacia, melon, honeysuckle and wet gravel, with an unctuous texture and a fair dash of residual sugar (albeit perfectly balanced by massive acids). Fabulous.
Dec 8th, 2019Why you don’t even bother opening Chinon Blanc until it’s had a few years in the bottle. What was simple, raw and mean in its youth is now becoming a fresh, focused and pure expression of bone dry Chenin. Fantastic. #gasnier #cheninblanc #chinon
Why you don’t even bother opening Chinon Blanc until it’s had a few years in the bottle. What was simple, raw and mean in its youth is now becoming a fresh, focused and pure expression of bone dry Chenin. Fantastic. #gasnier #cheninblanc #chinon
Nov 27th, 2018
Full body, med tannins, dry, med high alcohol, med high acid
Vanilla notes, leather, jammy
Full body, med tannins, dry, med high alcohol, med high acid
Vanilla notes, leather, jammy
Dec 15th, 2024
Toasted nuts and pear zest.
Toasted nuts and pear zest.
May 1st, 2021
Outstanding!
Jan 30th, 2020
A very sweet white. Absolutely lovely
A very sweet white. Absolutely lovely
Jul 30th, 2019
Man oh man is this singing. So vividly rendered and alive at five years young. A little gushy at first. Ripe but not flamboyant, showing starfruit, mango, and orange marmalade character with a spicy, gingery edge. Air educes a bit more of the classic chenin funk, with straw and musky honey tones that make this irresistible. Time has perhaps tempered this wine's minerality just a smidge, but it's still present and wonderfully complemented by nervy acids and flavors of preserved lemon and gingery spice. Drink up over the next two years. A real treat at this price point.
Man oh man is this singing. So vividly rendered and alive at five years young. A little gushy at first. Ripe but not flamboyant, showing starfruit, mango, and orange marmalade character with a spicy, gingery edge. Air educes a bit more of the classic chenin funk, with straw and musky honey tones that make this irresistible. Time has perhaps tempered this wine's minerality just a smidge, but it's still present and wonderfully complemented by nervy acids and flavors of preserved lemon and gingery spice. Drink up over the next two years. A real treat at this price point.
Feb 8th, 2019
this will age well, and is actually a bit too tight now. it was giving me orchard fruit, lanolin, and ginger. the acidity shimmers. the color shines. #cheninigans #cheninblanc #chinon
this will age well, and is actually a bit too tight now. it was giving me orchard fruit, lanolin, and ginger. the acidity shimmers. the color shines. #cheninigans #cheninblanc #chinon
Aug 6th, 2015
Rob had this a year ago
Jul 4th, 2023
Nancy had this 3 years ago
Nancy had this 3 years ago
Sep 26th, 2021
Chinon, Touraine, Loire Valley, France
