Domaine les Grandes Vignes (Vaillant)

La Varenne du Poirier Anjou Chenin Blanc

8.820 ratings

9.22 pro ratings

Anjou, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France

Chenin Blanc

Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces

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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

8.3

Labet-dræberen. Men ville være skuffet hvis jeg åbnede min Labet og fik det her.

Labet-dræberen. Men ville være skuffet hvis jeg åbnede min Labet og fik det her.

Jul 3rd, 2025

8.6

Labet-dræberen. Kæmpe vin til under 150. 🤝

Labet-dræberen. Kæmpe vin til under 150. 🤝

Jul 2nd, 2025

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