Producer | Benoit Gautier |
Country | France |
Region | Loire Valley |
Subregion | Vouvray |
Varietal | Chenin Blanc |
Sku | 63757 |
Size | 750ml |
Good Vouvray is pure, unadulterated pleasure. It puts one in mind of a straight, clear stretch of road after hours of bumper-to-bumper traffic, or of a glass of cold lemonade drunk inside after sweating through mowing the lawn on a muggy day. (In fact, this specific Vouvray, with its measured hint of off-dry sweetness and bright acidity, is just as refreshing.) On the lighter side of medium-bodied, its vivacious nose yields honeysuckle, candied orange, and peach, joined by pineapple, pear, honey and a bit of cinnamon on the palate. This would be perfect as an apéritif and would pair well with your typical pre-dinner fare — it would be friendly with all manner of soft cheeses, salted nuts, or dried fruits. If you’re out on the patio, try it with clams casino, steamed lobster, or grilled pineapple.