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Lieu Dit

Santa Ynez Valley Chenin Blanc

9.0225 ratings
9.094 pro ratings
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
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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Lieu DitSanta Ynez Valley, Central CoastChenin Blanc
Top Notes For
John Willison
9.0

Orange rind, lanolin, lemon curd.

Orange rind, lanolin, lemon curd.

Sep 15th, 2024
John Willison
9.0

Unripe lemons, white flower, deep minerality.

Unripe lemons, white flower, deep minerality.

Jul 26th, 2024
John Willison
9.0

Peach, pear, lychee, oily.

Peach, pear, lychee, oily.

May 14th, 2023
Paco Suro
8.8

Solid.

Solid.

May 30th, 2021
John Willison
9.1

New world, old world. New world fruit, peach pear. Old world texture, oily wool. Well made.

New world, old world. New world fruit, peach pear. Old world texture, oily wool. Well made.

Sep 18th, 2020
Eric Urbani
9.0

I’m a big fan of Lieu Dit - haven’t had anything yet that I did not love - Santa Barbara

I’m a big fan of Lieu Dit - haven’t had anything yet that I did not love - Santa Barbara

Jul 14th, 2020
Eric Urbani
9.0

I think the ‘14 is showing well now.

I think the ‘14 is showing well now.

Jul 6th, 2020
Matt Perlman
8.7

‘Merican chenin! It’s sunny, generous and fun. Lemon, pear, orange creamsicle, toasted marshmallow, crushed stone coats the back palate. Not going to make me forget about my Loire faves anytime soon but an interesting fresh (literally) take

‘Merican chenin! It’s sunny, generous and fun. Lemon, pear, orange creamsicle, toasted marshmallow, crushed stone coats the back palate. Not going to make me forget about my Loire faves anytime soon but an interesting fresh (literally) take

Jun 16th, 2020
Ellen Clifford
9.1

Oh this is a California plus plus. Like the ripeness and go get them TIGER-ness of this says California. BUT with a touch of dahhhhhling I do not give an f this is what I want...which is to say this is new world vibrancy with old world attitude. Acid high, fruit ripe (melon apple tropical) and so on. Also just...stellar I need to taste more Lieu Dit

Oh this is a California plus plus. Like the ripeness and go get them TIGER-ness of this says California. BUT with a touch of dahhhhhling I do not give an f this is what I want...which is to say this is new world vibrancy with old world attitude. Acid high, fruit ripe (melon apple tropical) and so on. Also just...stellar I need to taste more Lieu Dit

May 26th, 2019
Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.2

Very lovely Chenin. Wool, pear, melon, florals, and minerality complementing nicely.

Very lovely Chenin. Wool, pear, melon, florals, and minerality complementing nicely.

Sep 1st, 2017