Chenin Blanc

95 points Tim Atkin"Year in, year out, this exceptional Chenin Blanc vineyard delivers the goods.... it produces a wine with wonderful energy, poise and focus. Lime, pear and green apple flavors are complemented by understated oak and a tangy,...

Jancis Robinson'Sunflower seeds and spring hedgerows. Dancing freshness. There is real charm here! Vineyard peaches and sweet-smoked quince and kumquat and grapefruit sherbet. This is quite delicate but joyful. Fine acidity. I was not expecting this to...

94 points Vinous"The 2019 Les Caillardières is like a piece of beef cheek that needs softening up in the slow cooker; this is almost chewy. The 2019 is young and needs time in bottle to gain its mellow character. There are masses of concentration...

91 points Falstaff"White gold with silver reflections. Fragrant yellow fruit with a slightly exotic touch of pineapple, some brioche and hints of vanilla. Juicy initial taste, creamy mouthfeel with harmonious acidity, some citrus confit, finely woven...

1 Stars Hachette Guide“This domain created in 1925 is a safe bet in the Sarthe wine region. François Fresneau acquired his first parcel of Jasnières in 1975 and, after a flawless run, he has just passed the torch to the fourth...

Jancis Robinson "Winemaker Rüdger Van Wyk’s eyes light up when he tells me about this Chenin grown on their high, cool, granite vineyards. The wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation in a 50:50 mix of neutral, second-fill Allier French oak...

90 points Wine Spectator"A vibrant white, showing hints of honeysuckle, verbena and green almond, which play off the bright and expressive passion fruit and blood orange flavors. Lightly fleshy on the palate and mouthwatering throughout, with a salty...

96 points Tim Atkin"This wonderfully ageworthy Chenin Blanc comes from the same five sites in the Swartland as it has since its maiden vintage in 2015. Barrel-fermented with full malolactic, it has amazing grip and minerality, with thatch, nutmeg and...

92 points James Suckling"What a vibrant dry chenin blanc this is! Captivating nose of citrus blossom and sliced pear. At once ripe and juicy, but so clean and bright, the (13.5%) alcohol barely perceptible in this finely nuanced wine that underplays its...

Vinous Reverie NotesAn old 17th century hunting lodge built for the Duc de Choiseul. Since 1830, it has been a renowned wine estate. Damien Moyer represents the eighth generation at the head of the estate, which covers 9.5 ha. Tasting Notes: The...

Vinous Reverie NotesImporter: This former 17th century hunting lodge was built by the Duke of Choiseul. His château was situated where the Chanteloup Pagoda now stands in the hills above Amboise. (Approximately 4 miles (7km) away). In those...

95 points Vinous Media"The 2018 Hoë-Steen is predominantly Chenin Blanc, planted toward Darling on deep iron-clay soils and usually picked after the reds. The vines were planted in 1968. This has a more stony bouquet than the Skaliekop, a very...