Patient Cottat

Le Grand Caillou Chenin Blanc

8.819 ratings
8.23 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
Zach Cherry

Account Manager Worldwide Wine & Spirits

7.5

Either flawed sample our worst Chenin I've ever had. Could be both. Terrible, flabby, and unbelievably unbalanced. Undrinkable.

Either flawed sample our worst Chenin I've ever had. Could be both. Terrible, flabby, and unbelievably unbalanced. Undrinkable.

Jun 9th, 2016
Todd Trzaskos

Savory melon, oily lime, light bright fruit splashed with salinity. Right on point with kielbasa.

Savory melon, oily lime, light bright fruit splashed with salinity. Right on point with kielbasa.

Oct 15th, 2015
K S
9.4

2013 on 5-17-18
Just right amount of limey grapefruity for me.......great on a summer deck!

2013 on 5-17-18
Just right amount of limey grapefruity for me.......great on a summer deck!

May 18th, 2018
K S
9.4

2013 on Nov 2017

2013 on Nov 2017

Nov 26th, 2017
Bret Ginter

Tart apple and citrus with lime zest and some limestone minerality on the finish.

Tart apple and citrus with lime zest and some limestone minerality on the finish.

Jun 26th, 2017
Jake Griffin

Not enough acid on the palette, definitely falls flat at the end, missing that zing you get from most dry whites, does have a fruity complexity but definitely a bland finish

Not enough acid on the palette, definitely falls flat at the end, missing that zing you get from most dry whites, does have a fruity complexity but definitely a bland finish

Apr 1st, 2017
Sean McNamara

This is a much more subtle sauvugnon blanc than a lot of the American ones I've tried which can sometimes be a little overwhelming with overdone grapefruit flavors. This is more mineral forward. Not that those arent nice sometimes but this is a nice change of pace. Very drinkable with food or by itself.

This is a much more subtle sauvugnon blanc than a lot of the American ones I've tried which can sometimes be a little overwhelming with overdone grapefruit flavors. This is more mineral forward. Not that those arent nice sometimes but this is a nice change of pace. Very drinkable with food or by itself.

Sep 29th, 2016
noisegeek

Light minerality with some acid. Cider apples and floral notes. Went beautifully with a nicoise salad and Brook trout.

Light minerality with some acid. Cider apples and floral notes. Went beautifully with a nicoise salad and Brook trout.

Sep 5th, 2016
Colin Alleyne

I really liked the wine considering I'm not a big white wine drinker. The citrus fruity flavor is delightful. Hits of grapefruit and lemon twist. Not dry at all.

I really liked the wine considering I'm not a big white wine drinker. The citrus fruity flavor is delightful. Hits of grapefruit and lemon twist. Not dry at all.

Aug 20th, 2016
Kim Stanbro

No idea where we got this bottle. Expectations were low, so I used it for cooking...but then...the remaining half bottle? Well it smells like blue cheese and horse hay. It did quite well in our meal. I'm drinking the rest anyway.

No idea where we got this bottle. Expectations were low, so I used it for cooking...but then...the remaining half bottle? Well it smells like blue cheese and horse hay. It did quite well in our meal. I'm drinking the rest anyway.

Aug 13th, 2016