Domaine de la Taille aux Loups

Brut Tradition Chenin Blanc

8.966 ratings
8.918 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
Chris MacLean

Hint of sweetness that works wonders with spicy Asian cuisine.

Hint of sweetness that works wonders with spicy Asian cuisine.

May 11th, 2021
Douglas Braun

Melon super med plus and high acidity wet wool slight toasty bread dough

Melon super med plus and high acidity wet wool slight toasty bread dough

Sep 28th, 2018
Mark Eastom

This is an awesome sparkler. The combination of pretty fruit, minerality and killer acid is amazing. Big fan.

This is an awesome sparkler. The combination of pretty fruit, minerality and killer acid is amazing. Big fan.

Sep 16th, 2018
Tracy Hall

Loire Chenin Blanc Sparkling! Exactly what it tastes like too. Beautiful if you like really good Chenin. SS

Loire Chenin Blanc Sparkling! Exactly what it tastes like too. Beautiful if you like really good Chenin. SS

Feb 4th, 2017
Maxence Guilluy

Very tonnic, white fruits, granny smith

Very tonnic, white fruits, granny smith

Sep 24th, 2015
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

8.9

Bright appley quince and a bit of funk.

Bright appley quince and a bit of funk.

May 18th, 2015
Courtney Cochran

Sommelier/Host hiptastes.com

9.4

Wet wool and apple-honey duke it out on the nose in this austere but totally pleasant *unique* Loire sparkler. Like a crisp slap in the face - with suave and sneaky floral notes creeping on the back end, making friends with the mineral, it's beguiling. Into it.

Wet wool and apple-honey duke it out on the nose in this austere but totally pleasant *unique* Loire sparkler. Like a crisp slap in the face - with suave and sneaky floral notes creeping on the back end, making friends with the mineral, it's beguiling. Into it.

Nov 4th, 2014
Carter White

Crisp and clean with a touch of yeast.

Crisp and clean with a touch of yeast.

Jul 17th, 2022
Phillip Marmolejo

eye: persistent but not aggressive bubbles, relatively gold in hue, transparent

nose: enticing aroma of pear compote sweetened with honey and very lightly accented with vanilla and citrus

palate: nectarines in cream, very fine bubbles, balancing acidity, no tartness, simple syrup w/ honey and slight mineral accents on the finish

eye: persistent but not aggressive bubbles, relatively gold in hue, transparent

nose: enticing aroma of pear compote sweetened with honey and very lightly accented with vanilla and citrus

palate: nectarines in cream, very fine bubbles, balancing acidity, no tartness, simple syrup w/ honey and slight mineral accents on the finish

May 28th, 2022
Sean Breslin

Crisp and dry; butterscotch, buttered popcorn, roasted nuts

Crisp and dry; butterscotch, buttered popcorn, roasted nuts

Dec 31st, 2020