Domaine aux Moines

Savennières-Roche aux Moines Chenin Blanc

8.921 ratings

8.87 pro ratings

Savennières, Anjou-Saumur, 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

9.1

Digging this! Love the region. Love me some #cheninblanc

Digging this! Love the region. Love me some #cheninblanc

Sep 23rd, 2015

Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

8.9

This is a lovely German Riesling with nice patrol elements.

This is a lovely German Riesling with nice patrol elements.

Aug 13th, 2015

Rise Over Run

8.9

A foot in the grave (by design?)

A foot in the grave (by design?)

Jun 6th, 2015

Author Drink Me, Quadrille, App editor The London Wine Guide, Judge for Decanter, IWSC, IWC, etc. , Freelance wine writer UK wine mags

9.1

Intense in aroma and on the palate. Long and steely. Honeyed. Delicious.

Intense in aroma and on the palate. Long and steely. Honeyed. Delicious.

May 17th, 2015

Sales Wine Wise/The Vienna Wine Co.

9.3

just a baby!

just a baby!

May 13th, 2014

Pierre-Alexandre Poirier

9.8

Belle acidité, vif. Couleur jaune assez foncée. Notes un peu oxydatives.

Belle acidité, vif. Couleur jaune assez foncée. Notes un peu oxydatives.

Feb 6th, 2016

7.0

Very dark for a '12. Aromas of overpowering warm sourdough starter.

Very dark for a '12. Aromas of overpowering warm sourdough starter.

Aug 26th, 2015

8.9

Honeyed hug and good acid. Served too chilled, warmth reveled it's true nature.

Honeyed hug and good acid. Served too chilled, warmth reveled it's true nature.

Jun 27th, 2015

8.3

Had this at restaurant Eve in alexandria, va. Crisp apple cider. Recommend serving very chilled.

Had this at restaurant Eve in alexandria, va. Crisp apple cider. Recommend serving very chilled.

Feb 22nd, 2015

One of my all time favorites....

One of my all time favorites....

Feb 11th, 2018