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

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

9.5

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1 person found it helpfulJan 21st, 2018

9.0

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

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)

9.3

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

8.7

Oak on Chenin. ?!?!?

Oak on Chenin. ?!?!?

Dec 8th, 2014

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

9.4

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