Philippe et Francoise Gourdon

Chateau Tour Grise Saumur Chenin Blanc

9.310 ratings

9.13 pro ratings

Saumur, Anjou-Saumur, 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

9.8

On the edge of oxidation. 2001.

On the edge of oxidation. 2001.

1 person found it helpfulOct 30th, 2016

Alexandra Farrington

10

Alexandra had this 8 years ago

Alexandra had this 8 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJun 18th, 2016

Sveva Collisson

9.7

Totally different from any white you're used to drink. This is like entering a cave in Loire valley and smelling the walls surround you ... It's completely enveloping you with stone and earthy minerality. A good level of acidity and well balanced alcohol level makes it the find of the month, if not the year!

Totally different from any white you're used to drink. This is like entering a cave in Loire valley and smelling the walls surround you ... It's completely enveloping you with stone and earthy minerality. A good level of acidity and well balanced alcohol level makes it the find of the month, if not the year!

1 person found it helpfulOct 4th, 2015

9.2

Wow. Nicely aged 2001 Chenin Blanc at Sycamore in Newton MA. Great with bluefish.

Wow. Nicely aged 2001 Chenin Blanc at Sycamore in Newton MA. Great with bluefish.

1 person found it helpfulJul 21st, 2015

Sales Grand Cru Selections

9.2

Bryan had this 9 years ago

Bryan had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJan 31st, 2015

Andrew Rastello

8.4

Andrew had this 10 years ago

Andrew had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulMar 2nd, 2014

Michael Scaffidi

Chef Sommelier Jean Georges

9.7

2002. Wow

2002. Wow

1 person found it helpfulJan 23rd, 2014

9.0

Oxidative profile, honey, almond, and apple notes. Not exactly a crowd pleaser, but very good if you like this style.

Oxidative profile, honey, almond, and apple notes. Not exactly a crowd pleaser, but very good if you like this style.

Oct 19th, 2017

Michał Więckowicz

9.0

2003 vintage, healthy evolution, lots of herbs and rosewood

2003 vintage, healthy evolution, lots of herbs and rosewood

Dec 10th, 2016

9.3

Jacob had this 7 years ago

Jacob had this 7 years ago

Jan 15th, 2017