Sebastien Brunet

Arpent Vouvray Sec Chenin Blanc

9.048 ratings
9.110 pro ratings
Vouvray, 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
Daniel M

Some chalky notes before a masterclass of a nose with lemon, honey, white flowers, fresh white muscat grapes too. The palate is outstanding... There is, as expected, a massive acid drive but it's challenged by lemony, even zesty notes all along, a good width and some matter, a great, vivid mouthfeel with a zing, and long, very long finish with zesty notes and some chalky touches. This is a great, yet simple chenin. I could make it my casual white 😊

Some chalky notes before a masterclass of a nose with lemon, honey, white flowers, fresh white muscat grapes too. The palate is outstanding... There is, as expected, a massive acid drive but it's challenged by lemony, even zesty notes all along, a good width and some matter, a great, vivid mouthfeel with a zing, and long, very long finish with zesty notes and some chalky touches. This is a great, yet simple chenin. I could make it my casual white 😊

1 person found it helpfulSep 17th, 2022
Pascaline Lepeltier, MS

Master Sommelier, Wine Director Rouge Tomate New York

8.9

Clean, tense, dry dry , grapefruit all the way through with great little bitter finish - a little simple

Clean, tense, dry dry , grapefruit all the way through with great little bitter finish - a little simple

1 person found it helpfulJun 6th, 2015
Louis Schofield

Sommelier/Wine Merchant East End Cellars

9.2

2012

2012

Aug 26th, 2014
Bernard Chan

2012

2012

Feb 24th, 2014
Raphael Knapp

Importer Return to Terroir

9.6

Brunet 2010

Brunet 2010

Jul 28th, 2013
Chad Hinds

2010 Sec

2010 Sec

May 14th, 2013
D Gissen

Eucalyptus. 2010.

Eucalyptus. 2010.

May 14th, 2013
ESF
9.1

I think @Daniel M note was accurate - this was the 2019 and it was a bit more honeyed & silky on palate - impressive expression of Chenin at reasonable price

I think @Daniel M note was accurate - this was the 2019 and it was a bit more honeyed & silky on palate - impressive expression of Chenin at reasonable price

May 14th, 2025
Stas Medvedev

🏅 Rating 87+/100 (3,75🌟)

Lively, fresh and flinty mineral . Floral with high acidity, straw. Lacks focus and concentration of aromas, but well compensated on the palate. Medium body with some weight.

🏅 Rating 87+/100 (3,75🌟)

Lively, fresh and flinty mineral . Floral with high acidity, straw. Lacks focus and concentration of aromas, but well compensated on the palate. Medium body with some weight.

Oct 9th, 2018
Alessandra Forcucci

No idea what I'm doing here. My first foray into decent wine. I think I taste grapefruit

No idea what I'm doing here. My first foray into decent wine. I think I taste grapefruit

Feb 7th, 2018