12% abv, Vouvray, imported by USA Wine West Ltd., Sausalito, CA. Cork closure: composite. Biodynamic calendar: unfavorable day.
Winemaking note: 100% Chenin Blanc grown on chalky tuffeau soils and fermented with native yeast before aging on the lees in tank.
Tasting note: the Vouvray is medium lemon in color with a clean nose of medium intensity with aromas of lemon blossom, lemon, green apple, cheese, lanolin and wet stones. On the palate this wine is dry with high acid, medium alcohol, medium-minus body, medium+ flavor intensity and a medium+ finish with flavors of Orange blossom, honeysuckle, lilac, green apple, tangerine, lemon, pink ginger, lanolin and wet stone. Drink now through 2027, this Chenin Blanc from Touraine in the Loire Valley is very good: 9.1/10.