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N.V. Domaine d'Orfeuilles Vouvray Brut

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September 10, 2023 - $16

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RATINGS

91Vinous / IWC

Richly aromatic in style...features baked apple fruit, spices and toasty notes...high concentration of fruit...fine mousse to boot.

16Jancis Robinson

...lemon-curd creaminess and thickness on the nose and palate...spicier in the mouth than it smells...pivot-poised conflux of tang and salt and ferment and cream and wildness.

REGION

France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray

Vouvray is on the right bank of the Loire River, in one of the most picturesque and photographed regions of France. It is close to the city of Tours and the many famous châteaux of the Loire Valley. The appellation takes its name from the commune of Vouvray and it was awarded appellation d’origine contrôlée status in 1936. The 5,000 vineyard acres within the appellation are almost exclusively planted to Chenin Blanc, though the white grape Arbois is permitted. The Chenin Blanc wines of Vouvray are noted for their naturally high acidity, and the wines can be made in a variety of styles from dry to sweet, and sparkling wines are also allowed. The wines are also notable for their ability to age. Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley’s finest producers are highly prized by wine enthusiasts with a taste for distinctive whites.