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What an amazing grape is Chenin Blanc. We had a delicious dry version from WA earlier in the week and now this gorgeous 39 year old Vouvray from the Loire Valley in half bottle. Not really sweet enough to be called a dessert style - spatlese at best. Mid to pale gold. Toasty notes with pear and mouldy apple. On the palate incredibly fresh and vibrant for its age. Notes of pineapple and a little acid to keep it going in the cellar if desired but hard to beat right now. A great accompaniment to foie gras. One of the 1001 Wines. A wonderful experience.
What an amazing grape is Chenin Blanc. We had a delicious dry version from WA earlier in the week and now this gorgeous 39 year old Vouvray from the Loire Valley in half bottle. Not really sweet enough to be called a dessert style - spatlese at best. Mid to pale gold. Toasty notes with pear and mouldy apple. On the palate incredibly fresh and vibrant for its age. Notes of pineapple and a little acid to keep it going in the cellar if desired but hard to beat right now. A great accompaniment to foie gras. One of the 1001 Wines. A wonderful experience.
Transcendent experience—waves of honey, apricot, salted caramel, white button mushroom, waxy and viscous without being at all ponderous. Remarkably fresh for its age
Transcendent experience—waves of honey, apricot, salted caramel, white button mushroom, waxy and viscous without being at all ponderous. Remarkably fresh for its age
A tiny oxy note on opening. Almond, marzipan nutty notes together with pear. Not a full on sweet dessert style like a Sauternes. Palate of lime marmalade and ripe mandarin flesh and a good discussion around the table with some time Delectable correspondent and WSET Level 2 , daughter Georgie. I have one of these bottles left which should be consumed this year. From half bottle.
A tiny oxy note on opening. Almond, marzipan nutty notes together with pear. Not a full on sweet dessert style like a Sauternes. Palate of lime marmalade and ripe mandarin flesh and a good discussion around the table with some time Delectable correspondent and WSET Level 2 , daughter Georgie. I have one of these bottles left which should be consumed this year. From half bottle.
Winegrower Co-Winemaker and Owner Corvus Vineyard and Corvus Cellars
9.2
Tasted some newbies on Vouvray and their lives will never be the same. Continued the tradition of great balance, glorious fruit and nice acidity. Yummers. Always a fantastic wines, especially when shared with those that are just embarking on the journey of wine.
Tasted some newbies on Vouvray and their lives will never be the same. Continued the tradition of great balance, glorious fruit and nice acidity. Yummers. Always a fantastic wines, especially when shared with those that are just embarking on the journey of wine.
Love Le Haut Lieu! Have the legendary 47 vintage in my cellar and still lively and frankly the most unique white one can drink ever. This was expressive lively acidity and balanced. Says Demi-Sec but tastes little of residual sugar...reminds me to get more!
Love Le Haut Lieu! Have the legendary 47 vintage in my cellar and still lively and frankly the most unique white one can drink ever. This was expressive lively acidity and balanced. Says Demi-Sec but tastes little of residual sugar...reminds me to get more!
Vouvray, Touraine, Loire Valley, France
