Stéphane Cossais

Le Volagré Montlouis-sur-Loire Chenin Blanc

9.357 ratings
9.217 pro ratings
Montlouis-sur-Loire, 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
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

Spectacular. Like white burgundy made from Chenin. Wonderful. Terrific wood treatment.

Spectacular. Like white burgundy made from Chenin. Wonderful. Terrific wood treatment.

Oct 15th, 2019
Katie B

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1 person found it helpfulJan 21st, 2018
Josh Orr

Still holding on to its youth. Chenin makes me very happy at the moment

Still holding on to its youth. Chenin makes me very happy at the moment

Apr 10th, 2017
Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.3

Damn, this wine gets me. Profound and captivating, a wine I keep thinking about weeks later. This vintage is rounder and fleshier, pushing closer to great white Burgundy, where the 07 is more acid and Chenin wooly/sappy. Wow. So sad to have only just found these wines after Stephane's untimely death.

Damn, this wine gets me. Profound and captivating, a wine I keep thinking about weeks later. This vintage is rounder and fleshier, pushing closer to great white Burgundy, where the 07 is more acid and Chenin wooly/sappy. Wow. So sad to have only just found these wines after Stephane's untimely death.

Mar 21st, 2017
Alex Alan

Wine Director Hotel Delmano

9.2

Winemaker had a heart attack in the vineyard. Such a sad story. The wine is a stunner. Refined and full of joy.

Winemaker had a heart attack in the vineyard. Such a sad story. The wine is a stunner. Refined and full of joy.

Mar 23rd, 2015
Mike Martin   @TheWineShepherd

Wine Buyer Vintry Fine Wines

9.2

Some Stephane Cossais to start the year off correctly.. #Loire #Chenin @Renégat Wines @Patrick Cappiello

Some Stephane Cossais to start the year off correctly.. #Loire #Chenin @Renégat Wines @Patrick Cappiello

Jan 2nd, 2015
EatSommThings (Jimmy)

Racey acidity. Lemon and vanilla on palate with medium plus body. Really well made like a Chablis

Racey acidity. Lemon and vanilla on palate with medium plus body. Really well made like a Chablis

Dec 14th, 2014
Alan Murray

Oak on Chenin. ?!?!?

Oak on Chenin. ?!?!?

Dec 8th, 2014
Paul Einbund

Wine Director/Sommelier Frances

8.8

Ok so the microbes are funky but as the last vintage j give it a sentimental 10!!! Long Chardonnay finish very interesting fun wine

Ok so the microbes are funky but as the last vintage j give it a sentimental 10!!! Long Chardonnay finish very interesting fun wine

Dec 8th, 2014
Jason Keefer

Loire have mercy, this is good! Stone fruit, granite, lemon zest. Every sip a new ride!

Loire have mercy, this is good! Stone fruit, granite, lemon zest. Every sip a new ride!

Feb 18th, 2024