Les Vignes Herbel

La Rue aux Loups Chenin Blanc

8.921 ratings
8.811 pro ratings
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
Thibaut Marquis

Region Manager East, CRU Selections Terlato Wines International

8.5

Funky. Very mineral. Citrus almost salty/fishy notes. Green. Not so pleasant.

Funky. Very mineral. Citrus almost salty/fishy notes. Green. Not so pleasant.

Mar 9th, 2016
Ed Lehrman

Natural wine. Not my style.

Natural wine. Not my style.

May 11th, 2015
Marshall Vickers

Manager/Wine Team Pearl & Ash

7.7

Lots of VA, minimal fruit. Meh

Lots of VA, minimal fruit. Meh

Apr 25th, 2015
Scott Reiner

Some nice texture and grip. Great Chenin.

Some nice texture and grip. Great Chenin.

Nov 11th, 2014
Nicolas Montigelli

Yup.

Aug 28th, 2016
Deborah Jenkins

Surprised at the negative comments, obviously not nat vin drinkers. Crisp, mineral, citrus, funky. Delish.

Surprised at the negative comments, obviously not nat vin drinkers. Crisp, mineral, citrus, funky. Delish.

Mar 31st, 2017
Al Doyle

Super fresh, lime-juicy Chenin Blanc, by a couple team I think, the Herbels? Anyway, bloody nice.

Super fresh, lime-juicy Chenin Blanc, by a couple team I think, the Herbels? Anyway, bloody nice.

Sep 21st, 2014
Joe Carroll

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

8.8

Joe had this 3 years ago

Joe had this 3 years ago

Aug 24th, 2021
Joe Carroll

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

8.8

Joe had this 7 years ago

Joe had this 7 years ago

Dec 13th, 2017
Alex Jones

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

8.6

Alex had this 9 years ago

Alex had this 9 years ago

Jan 24th, 2016