Pascal Janvier

Cuvée du Silex Jasnières Chenin Blanc

9.027 ratings

9.210 pro ratings

Jasnières, 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

8.9

Bunch of Apple and granite. Not quite as lean as I'd like

Bunch of Apple and granite. Not quite as lean as I'd like

Feb 9th, 2015

9.1

Guava and apple with a bit of mineral finish; an exuberant expression of Chenin.

Guava and apple with a bit of mineral finish; an exuberant expression of Chenin.

Oct 28th, 2014

Jonathan Lipsmeyer

9.6

Straight up delicious. Honey, mimosa, granite powder, so much more lean and precise than I expected. Really good. Worked a charm with green tomatillo salsa enchiladas

Straight up delicious. Honey, mimosa, granite powder, so much more lean and precise than I expected. Really good. Worked a charm with green tomatillo salsa enchiladas

Jul 26th, 2014

John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

9.6

Total charm! What is not to like - old school new fun.

Total charm! What is not to like - old school new fun.

May 23rd, 2014

Jeffrey Birkemeier

Sommelier/Beverage Director Casanova Restaurant

8.5

Made me happy.

Made me happy.

Nov 6th, 2013

Chenin Blanc at the beach.

Chenin Blanc at the beach.

Apr 25th, 2016

Super bright and minerally.

Super bright and minerally.

Jan 9th, 2016

William Feinstein

9.0

Really nice Chenin Blanc. Great value.

Really nice Chenin Blanc. Great value.

Jun 16th, 2017

8.8

Flinty pear/stone fruit, ash & citrus peel; plenty of texture across palate.

Flinty pear/stone fruit, ash & citrus peel; plenty of texture across palate.

Jan 25th, 2015

Jacqy Dougherty

9.3

Perfect Chardonnay....Oops! I mean Chenin Blanc, smooth, acidic, rich texture and a lovely melon salinity

Perfect Chardonnay....Oops! I mean Chenin Blanc, smooth, acidic, rich texture and a lovely melon salinity

Aug 6th, 2014