Soften Thy Brow: The Vouvray Appellation at 90 Years | Winedoctor In 2026 the Vouvray appellation celebrates 90 years since its inception in 1936; to make the occasion I taste nine wines, including vintages such as 2003, 1989, 1976, 1959 and 1947, from names known…

Read my latest tasting report, Soften Thy Brow: The Vouvray Appellation at 90 Years.
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Domaine du Clos Naudin Vouvray Moelleux 1976 | Winedoctor Weekend Wine: I take another trip back to the 1970s this week, courtesy of the 1976 Vouvray Moelleux from André Foreau at Domaine du Clos Naudin, as a precursor to a week of Vouvray updates.

Read my latest Weekend Wine report, as I look back at a 1976 Moelleux from Vouvray, one of several appellations celebrating its 90th birthday this year.
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Wednesday evening entertainment. From the days when Richard was still using the Anjou appellation. #anjou #cheninblanc #richardleroy #chenin #wine

Wine label for Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Blanc by Domaine Guiberteau, 2024. White wine. from Saumur, Loire Valley, France. Chenin Blanc

...It sliced through some payoyo cheese like it wasn't even there.

I need to add more Chenin Blancs to my queue.

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French Study Finds Vintage Year Drives Amino Acid Changes in Chenin Blanc During Lees Ageing Researchers reveal weather and vineyard factors outweigh grape ripeness in shaping wine’s chemical profile and potential flavor development

FYI: French Study Finds Vintage Year Drives Amino Acid Changes in Chenin Blanc During Lees Ageing #WineResearch #CheninBlanc #AminoAcids #VintageYear #WineFlavors

Cellar Raid #1: Jo Pithon's 1997s | Winedoctor I really must clear some space in the cellar, so I pull out four of Jo Pithon's 1997 Coteaux du Layons for the first episode of my new Cellar Raid series; includes the Coteaux du Layon Chaume,…

Check out my Cellar Raid #1, as I pull a quartet of 1997 Coteaux du Layons from Jo Pithon from a dark corner of the cellar.
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French Study Finds Vintage Year Drives Amino Acid Changes in Chenin Blanc During Lees Ageing Researchers reveal weather and vineyard factors outweigh grape ripeness in shaping wine’s chemical profile and potential flavor development

French Study Finds Vintage Year Drives Amino Acid Changes in Chenin Blanc During Lees Ageing #WineScience #CheninBlanc #AminoAcids #VintageWine #WineTasting

Wine label for Baumard Carte d'Or Coteaux du Layon by Domaine des Baumard, 2024. Dessert wine. from Coteaux du Layon, Loire Valley, France. Chenin Blanc

...I initially wrote it up as a 4 ⭐, as it made an impression even though I got it late in the lunch, but I'm reminiscing about it enough that I think I'm going to bump it to 4.5 ⭐

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A bottle of Spring Vouvray, a still white wine made from Chenin Blanc in the Loire Valley

I know it's not very spring-like yet (or not where I am) but Vincent & Tania Carême's Spring Vouvray Sec is a beautifully pure, precise example and a bargain on offer until 16 Feb. My latest #wineoftheweek: www.joannasimon.com/post/wine-of... #Vouvray #CheninBlanc #LoireValley

My sommelier Gaston holds a bottle of 1990 Gaston Huet Clos du Bourg Moelleux Première Trie #Vouvray on his tray along with my glass prior to serving it. Note the generous tasting measure he has poured for himself.

A glass of of 1990 Gaston Huet Clos du Bourg Moelleux Première Trie #Vouvray alongside tonight’s musical accompaniment from the great Jim O’Rourke.

Gaston’s namesake M. Huet provides #12bottlesofChristmas #5. A magnificent sweet #Vouvray that the latter sold me himself at his house in the early 1990s. It’s a long story that I never tire of telling. Although clearly a #cheninblanc there’s a #sauternes style marmalade end too. To absent friends!

Pascal Pibaleau Chenin 2013 | Winedoctor Weekend Wine: I take a trip back in time this week, for a wine from a vigneron long-retired; the 2013 Vin de France Chenin from Pascal Pibaleau, once a leading light in the Touraine Azay-le-Rideau…

In my latest Weekend Wine report I check in on the 2013 Vin de France Chenin from one of the great names of the Touraine Azay-le-Rideau appellation, Pascal Pibaleau.
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Napa Valley’s Chenin Blanc Is Ready for the Spotlight Move over, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, this aromatic white wine is gaining a foothold in the Valley and deserves drinkers' attention.

Luv me some #CheninBlanc - #Napa Chenin Blanc Is Ready for the Spotlight #Wine | #RobbReport zurl.co/b6liy

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Two brilliant old-vine picks:🥂
M&S 22 Families Chenin (Swartland) – bright pear, apricot, soft Chenin texture. Superb value.
Kaapzicht Bush Vine Chenin (Stellenbosch) – layered, mineral, textural; pure Bottelary Hills character.
Perfect with fish & chips and crispy duck!
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Topping up the Chenin levels before I head to Bordeaux. #francoispinon #bernardbaudry #vouvray #chinon #chinonblanc #lacroixboissee #cheninblanc #chenin #wine

Looking good; the 2015 L’Echelier Blanc from Roches Neuves - another one for my forthcoming 2015 at Ten Years report. #loire2015 #saumur #saumurblanc #chenin #cheninblanc #rochesneuves #wine

Back to the 2015 vintage in the Loire tonight, with this truly remarkable example of Quarts de Chaume from the Ogereau family. Their first vintage; and yet entirely classic. #ogereau #cheninblanc #quartsdechaume #anjou #wine

Les Maisons Rouges, 2025 Update | Winedoctor I taste the latest releases from Les Maisons Rouges, a biodynamic domaine on the banks of the Loir, working in the Jasnières and Coteaux du Loir appellations. Wines tasted in February 2025.

My lastest tasting update, on the wines of Les Maisons Rouges, a biodynamic domaine working in the Jasnières and Coteaux du Loir appellations.
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I I can’t let this one pass without mention. One of the most delicious Chenins of this year. Note will go into a forthcoming Loire 2005 at 20 years report. For the moment though, I will just enjoy! #pascalpibaleau #touraineazaylerideau #cheninblanc #camilleclaudel #loire #wine

Domaine du Clos Naudin Vouvray Moelleux Goutte d'Or 1990 | Winedoctor Weekend Wine: This week I try to avoid excessive use of superlatives as I pull the cork on a dinky half-bottle of the 1990 Vouvray Moelleux Goutte d'Or from Philippe Foreau of Domaine du Clos Naudin.

In this week's Weekend Wine report I try to avoid excessive use of superatives, as I pull the cork on the 1990 Vouvray Moelleux Goutte d'Or from Philippe Foreau.
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Reminder: We are now open on Sundays 12-5 through the holidays! This Sunday, Chris will be tasting these high-value offerings. Stop by and say hi!

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Château de Fesles | Winedoctor A profile of Château de Fesles, presented in five instalments. Here in part one I explore the ancient origins of these vineyards, before picking up the story with the Boivin family in the 19th…

Read my updated and expanded profile of Chateau de Fesles, ahead of an extensive tasting to be published next week.
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Introducing Domaine Théo Blet, 2025 | Winedoctor I introduce the wines of Théo Blet, a young vigneron in the process of taking on his family's vines in Saumur. Wines tasted with Théo in February 2025.

Read Introducing Domaine Théo Blet, in which I check out the earliest vintages from this young vigneron in Saumur.
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Intriguing Interregnum: A Visit to Pierre Menard, 2025 | Winedoctor I pass an afternoon sandwiched between salons with Pierre Ménard, tasting in his barrel cellar, with a focus on the 2024 and 2023 vintages. Wines tasted in February and October 2025.

Intriguing Interregnum: A report on my visit to taste with Pierre Ménard earlier this year.
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Great to finally get my hands on a few bottles of this; Triple Zéro Millésimé, 2014 vintage, disgorged in 2024. Absolutely delicious, with modest evolution and great freshness. Looking forward to the next bottle! #tailleauxloups #latailleauxloups #montlouissurloire #triplezero #cheninblanc #wine

Great visit to see Jean-Philippe Blot at La Taille aux Loups today. A tour of Clos Michet and Clos de Mosny, the cellars, and a comprehensive tasting. #tailleauxloups #montlouis #montlouissurloire #vouvray #cheninblanc #loire #wine

Loving this. Crémant de Loire from Bonnigal-Bodet, 2016 vintage, made using slightly botrytised fruit. Gorgeous now. #bonnigalbodet #cremantdeloire #cheninblanc #loirewine #wine

Lordy this is good. The first vintage of the new portfolio chez Ogereau, 500ml bottle, VinoLok closure. Caramelised velvet with very controlled development at 10 years, perhaps reflecting the closure. Stunning. #coteauxdulayon #bonnesblanches #ogereau #domaineogereau #anjou #loire #cheninblanc #wine

Great dinner at The Palmerston in Edinburgh. Two tip-top dishes and good cheese, and classy Chenin from Thomas Batardière. One to write up for Winedoctor - soon! #palmerston #dining #thomasbatardiere #anjou #cheninblanc #drinkchenin #wine