First time trying a sparkling chenin, and this producer obviously makes this a safe place to start.
Golden in the glass. Appears to be slightly oxidized. Aromatically, this is apples and pears all day. Reminds me of spiced apple cider from the holidays. Ripe golden delicious apples mixed with cinnamon and holiday spices alongside those Harry & David pears you get in gift baskets. Undoubtedly chenin Blanc on the palate with sharp bubbles, and a mineral driven backbone...slate and limestone. As it warms, it gains a slightly waxy trait to it and drinks like a straight up non-sparkling chenin. Unique. Paired perfectly with sushi.
First time trying a sparkling chenin, and this producer obviously makes this a safe place to start.
Golden in the glass. Appears to be slightly oxidized. Aromatically, this is apples and pears all day. Reminds me of spiced apple cider from the holidays. Ripe golden delicious apples mixed with cinnamon and holiday spices alongside those Harry & David pears you get in gift baskets. Undoubtedly chenin Blanc on the palate with sharp bubbles, and a mineral driven backbone...slate and limestone. As it warms, it gains a slightly waxy trait to it and drinks like a straight up non-sparkling chenin. Unique. Paired perfectly with sushi.
Jan 6th, 2021
Wow. Hard to describe, but so delicious. Some citrus, grapefruit, apricot, chalk, zest and marzipan. This is juicy, but not fruity. VERY mineral, really focused minerality. Can’t wait to see how this develops. Terroir speaking very clearly here.
Wow. Hard to describe, but so delicious. Some citrus, grapefruit, apricot, chalk, zest and marzipan. This is juicy, but not fruity. VERY mineral, really focused minerality. Can’t wait to see how this develops. Terroir speaking very clearly here.
Jul 8th, 2020
Honey, dried flowers, marzipan, dried apricot, dried mango, lime, wild herbs, racy acidity, long finish.
Honey, dried flowers, marzipan, dried apricot, dried mango, lime, wild herbs, racy acidity, long finish.
Jan 5th, 2020
somehow I ended up with 6 of these en magnum. This was first. Gotta say I much prefer Champagne. Chenin blanc not my thing.
somehow I ended up with 6 of these en magnum. This was first. Gotta say I much prefer Champagne. Chenin blanc not my thing.
Jul 27th, 2023
A striking gold color in the glass. Bubbles are sparse and medium sized. A good bit of creaminess. The nose starts off austere but soon becomes more giving and rewarding. Quince and white flowers initially. Tasty pastries, apricot, and just a bit of herbs.
Pure Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley. Quite zippy and buoyant with a nice mouthfeel. Biodynamic. Just the right amount of sweetness, not too cloying. Acidic and food friendly. Plenty of citrus fruits on the palate with a touch of mushroom. You can’t divorce a wine from its price, which makes this all time go out and get this value.
A striking gold color in the glass. Bubbles are sparse and medium sized. A good bit of creaminess. The nose starts off austere but soon becomes more giving and rewarding. Quince and white flowers initially. Tasty pastries, apricot, and just a bit of herbs.
Pure Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley. Quite zippy and buoyant with a nice mouthfeel. Biodynamic. Just the right amount of sweetness, not too cloying. Acidic and food friendly. Plenty of citrus fruits on the palate with a touch of mushroom. You can’t divorce a wine from its price, which makes this all time go out and get this value.
Jun 25th, 2021
Dryer than dry which would be fine but lacked the minerality and honeyd sweetness of the chenin
Dryer than dry which would be fine but lacked the minerality and honeyd sweetness of the chenin
Jul 16th, 2020
Lemon, a little toast and yeasty, a touch of herb and a creamy mousse w dancing small to medium bubbles.
Lemon, a little toast and yeasty, a touch of herb and a creamy mousse w dancing small to medium bubbles.
Dec 24th, 2018
Jiann had this a year ago
Jiann had this a year ago
Mar 26th, 2023
J had this 3 years ago
Aug 5th, 2021
Bobby had this 3 years ago
Bobby had this 3 years ago
Apr 25th, 2021
Vouvray, Touraine, Loire Valley, France
