Domaine les Grandes Vignes (Vaillant)

La Varenne du Poirier Anjou Chenin Blanc

8.916 ratings

9.22 pro ratings

Anjou, Anjou-Saumur, 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

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9.1

Pale yellow. Expressive nose is ripe, honeyed, smoked and wooly. In the mouth, it’s fresh and precise, with green apple and pear, underlying saltiness and a crisp, mineral finish. Lovely, elegant Chenin Blanc from schist, aged one year in 400-liter older barrels. (Jason Wilson, Vinous, July 2020)

Pale yellow. Expressive nose is ripe, honeyed, smoked and wooly. In the mouth, it’s fresh and precise, with green apple and pear, underlying saltiness and a crisp, mineral finish. Lovely, elegant Chenin Blanc from schist, aged one year in 400-liter older barrels. (Jason Wilson, Vinous, July 2020)

Jul 23rd, 2020

9.2

Electric wine. Lovely quince and yellow fruit flavors with Chenin sensibility and refreshing dryness. Great value.

Electric wine. Lovely quince and yellow fruit flavors with Chenin sensibility and refreshing dryness. Great value.

Feb 16th, 2017

9.4

🐥 Oxidated Apple, Honeysuckle, pecan, sweet sour snap, rich syrupy mouthfeel with a burst of structure and puckering finish

🐥 Oxidated Apple, Honeysuckle, pecan, sweet sour snap, rich syrupy mouthfeel with a burst of structure and puckering finish

Apr 4th, 2019

Virginia Thomas

8.9

Clamato Paris NYE 2016

Clamato Paris NYE 2016

Dec 29th, 2018

9.1

Jaune clair
Nez céréales poire épices gourmand
Bouche ample épices gourmand et large
Fiable sur la pomme et le poiré

Jaune clair
Nez céréales poire épices gourmand
Bouche ample épices gourmand et large
Fiable sur la pomme et le poiré

Nov 10th, 2017

9.4

Killer chenin.

Killer chenin.

May 14th, 2017

Alexandre Bouchard

8.9

Super Chenin... Encore.

Super Chenin... Encore.

Feb 5th, 2017

Nicolai Nalle Christiansen

7.0

Taste of mint...

Taste of mint...

Jun 8th, 2015

9.4

Jenna had this 4 years ago

Jenna had this 4 years ago

Jul 12th, 2020

8.8

Bret had this 5 years ago

Bret had this 5 years ago

Feb 15th, 2020