The Loire valley is a region in France that grows Chenin Blanc, as both an off-dry still and sparkling wine. These days though, South Africa has eclipsed France as the primary producer of this old vine. Cultivated since at least the 9th century, Chenin Blanc tends to age well though sometimes unpredictably - the wine may go through periods where it closes up, losing aroma and varietal character. This one appears to be "closed" at the moment. ~$14 | #loirevalley #cheninblanc #totalwine
On the eyes: Clear, star bright, deep gold color, light stain, light tears, no gas/floc.
On the nose: A bit of apple and pear, a bit of hay, a bit of mineral. Not much there. Med alcohol.
On the tongue: Med acid, med tannin, med alcohol, med round body, off-dry. White flowers, hint of citron, pear, and mineralty. To be honest, there's not much there. Med finish. Tastes like cheap flat champagne.
The Loire valley is a region in France that grows Chenin Blanc, as both an off-dry still and sparkling wine. These days though, South Africa has eclipsed France as the primary producer of this old vine. Cultivated since at least the 9th century, Chenin Blanc tends to age well though sometimes unpredictably - the wine may go through periods where it closes up, losing aroma and varietal character. This one appears to be "closed" at the moment. ~$14 | #loirevalley #cheninblanc #totalwine
On the eyes: Clear, star bright, deep gold color, light stain, light tears, no gas/floc.
On the nose: A bit of apple and pear, a bit of hay, a bit of mineral. Not much there. Med alcohol.
On the tongue: Med acid, med tannin, med alcohol, med round body, off-dry. White flowers, hint of citron, pear, and mineralty. To be honest, there's not much there. Med finish. Tastes like cheap flat champagne.
Feb 6th, 2016
Anjou, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France
