Richard Leroy

Les Noëls de Montbenault Anjou Chenin Blanc

9.150 ratings
9.215 pro ratings
Anjou, 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
Lee Pitofsky

The unicorn Richard Leroy that just can’t seem to survive any length of time on American wine lists and to no surprise 86d on this occasion. It’s quite reductive begging for a long decant. It’s deep and precise and with zippy acidity showing fiji apple, lanolin and a touch of orange zest. Finishes with great length and tension. The fuss is justified. Great stuff. 

The unicorn Richard Leroy that just can’t seem to survive any length of time on American wine lists and to no surprise 86d on this occasion. It’s quite reductive begging for a long decant. It’s deep and precise and with zippy acidity showing fiji apple, lanolin and a touch of orange zest. Finishes with great length and tension. The fuss is justified. Great stuff. 

Nov 22nd, 2020
Charlie Friedmann

Charlie had this 10 years ago

Charlie had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulFeb 2nd, 2015
Chris MacLean

Great complexity but I'm not sure I'd hold out much longer.

Great complexity but I'm not sure I'd hold out much longer.

Jan 10th, 2016
Tim O'Rourke

Beautiful stuff! Still young and lively but starting to carry some secondary notes. No signs of premox...

Beautiful stuff! Still young and lively but starting to carry some secondary notes. No signs of premox...

Nov 13th, 2013
Michael Sinowitz

Nutty, oxidative notes, quite rounded, golden hue--very complex.

Nutty, oxidative notes, quite rounded, golden hue--very complex.

Jan 25th, 2017
Matthew Cohen

A bit soapy. Some cool fruit. Ok.

A bit soapy. Some cool fruit. Ok.

Feb 24th, 2019
Fredybeans

Version liquoreuse des noels en coteau du layon faye
Jaune fonce
Nez mirabelle raisin mûre épices
Bouche ample mais manque d equilibre trop de sucre pas assez d acidite
Je suis déçu

Version liquoreuse des noels en coteau du layon faye
Jaune fonce
Nez mirabelle raisin mûre épices
Bouche ample mais manque d equilibre trop de sucre pas assez d acidite
Je suis déçu

Jan 14th, 2018
Bertrand BG

Rich and complex. Long lasting. Just great

Rich and complex. Long lasting. Just great

Feb 4th, 2017
Flavio Menezes

Very oxidative, perhaps a bit too much...

Very oxidative, perhaps a bit too much...

Oct 22nd, 2016
Leah Benedetti

This wine is heaven

This wine is heaven

Aug 22nd, 2016