2008b Le Bouchet, demi-sec, Domaine de la Croix des Vainqueurs (Laurent Bonneau)
This 2008 demi-sec was further confirmation of the quality of Laurent Bonneau's Vouvray. This made a very attractive apéritif shared with Susan and Simon from Days on the Claise on a sunny Friday in Epeigné. The light sweetness is counterpointed by the precision and minerality.
2006 Vieilles Vignes, Saumur-Champigny, Domaine Filliatreau
From Laurent Bonneau, a recently installed vigneron in AC Vouvray, to Domaine Filliatreau long established leaders in Saumur-Champigny. This 2006 VV is still quite youthful with a good concentration of black fruits and quite soft tannins. Underlines that although 2006 is less celebrated than 2005 there are some very good reds from this vintage.
Jim, I'll be in Vouvray in three weeks time. I love Chenin wines, so I'll probably be paying L. Bonneau a visit. Any more tips? Btw, I like my wines 'sec', not too sweet and 'sec' Vouvray wines are hard to find in Belgium!
ReplyDeleteLadybird. Thanks for your comment. You will need to phone Laurent in advance. Other producers to consider visiting include Huet, Champalou, Domaine des Aubuisières (Bernard Fouquet) and Château Gaudrelle at their new premises at the western end of Rochecorbon.
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