91+ 2009 Francois Chidaine Le Bouchet Vouvray 11/18/11 ($27)
100%CheninBlanc 13.5% alc
Color: Bright gold. (3.0) Bouquet:Yellow flowers, pollen, minerals and beeswax. (3.0) Body: Light Heavyweight with excellent fruit and acidity. Nice viscosity in the mouth, but not heavy. (3.0) Flavor: Parallels bouquet with a fresh lime nuance. (3.5) Finish: Parallels flavor with a subtle lime-like bitterness. (3.0)
Overall: An interesting Vouvray that is off-dry with excellent tart acidity keeping it balanced. Shows a variety of nuances from beeswax and yellow flowers to minerals and fresh lime juice. Probably best with food at present, but should improve with 4-6 years bottle age. As good as their drier Vouvray (Argiles) from this vintage, but slightly more backward. (15.5)
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