Lieu Dit

Santa Ynez Valley Chenin Blanc

9.026 ratings
9.011 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
Top Notes For
Eric Urbani

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

I think the ‘14 is showing well now.

I think the ‘14 is showing well now.

Jul 6th, 2020
Matt Sterr

Flinty and saline. A beautiful and delicate example of the varietal. Gorgeously done and a great value.

Flinty and saline. A beautiful and delicate example of the varietal. Gorgeously done and a great value.

Dec 14th, 2016
Nico J. Snyman

Solid NW Chenin, at least it has the acidity to make it refreshing.

Solid NW Chenin, at least it has the acidity to make it refreshing.

Aug 2nd, 2016
Coltin Short

Great Chenin from Cali. Well done.

Great Chenin from Cali. Well done.

Jul 19th, 2016
Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

8.8

Thanks @Greg Rubin Good hump day wine (but my heart is with Vouvray).

Thanks @Greg Rubin Good hump day wine (but my heart is with Vouvray).

May 5th, 2016
Adam Nelson

Killer new world chenin complete with tropical fruit slight minerality and cheese rind

Killer new world chenin complete with tropical fruit slight minerality and cheese rind

Sep 20th, 2015
JeremyC

At Intl smoke w o'brien's. Fascinated by this but after Asian inspired brussel sprouts. Indian inspired carrots and 3 kinds of ribs with all kinds of sweet spicy whatever going on, it's really hard to properly objectify this wine. But I liked it.

At Intl smoke w o'brien's. Fascinated by this but after Asian inspired brussel sprouts. Indian inspired carrots and 3 kinds of ribs with all kinds of sweet spicy whatever going on, it's really hard to properly objectify this wine. But I liked it.

Dec 23rd, 2018
Jeff Singer

Buttery, citrus fruit, refreshing

Buttery, citrus fruit, refreshing

Aug 19th, 2017
Chris Clouten

Dry, acidic. Apple, pear, and pomelo for fruit, strong minerality with a slight floral note on the nose

Dry, acidic. Apple, pear, and pomelo for fruit, strong minerality with a slight floral note on the nose

Feb 12th, 2017