François Pinon

Le Vouvray Chenin Blanc

9.0104 ratings

9.032 pro ratings

Vouvray, Touraine, 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

Top Notes For

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.0

At 13 it’s taken on a savory character

At 13 it’s taken on a savory character

Apr 20th, 2026

9.1

Unmistakably Chenin. Honey, lemon oil, and caramel apple. Beautiful balance. Off dry.

Unmistakably Chenin. Honey, lemon oil, and caramel apple. Beautiful balance. Off dry.

Sep 24th, 2019

8.7

Melon, citrus, stone. Orchard fruit. Med to med+ body. Some racy acidity balanced against an off-dry finish

Melon, citrus, stone. Orchard fruit. Med to med+ body. Some racy acidity balanced against an off-dry finish

Jan 14th, 2018

9.5

Off dry, pear and tangerine, floral, limestone. Round texture, medium body.

Off dry, pear and tangerine, floral, limestone. Round texture, medium body.

Dec 20th, 2017

9.4

To SFJoe

To SFJoe

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Head Wine Buyer Western Market

9.2

best brunch wine. gotta stop raiding the cellar.

best brunch wine. gotta stop raiding the cellar.

May 22nd, 2016

Head Wine Buyer Western Market

9.2

stellar, when not corked.

stellar, when not corked.

Jan 29th, 2016

9.3

Chenin in its purest expression.

Chenin in its purest expression.

Jul 31st, 2015

Bart Hansen - Dane Cellars

9.1

Tart/sweet, fruity/tangy chalky crunch

Tart/sweet, fruity/tangy chalky crunch

Jul 17th, 2015

Natacha Durandet

9.4

2013

2013

May 23rd, 2015