Jean Michel Gautier, Vouvray Sec, Chenin Blanc

Vouvray is of course the Loire Valley appellation where the world’s best Chenin Blanc is made. These are heady, age-worthy, and wonderfully expressive wines. The Gautier family (not to be confused with the clothing designer) Domaine traces back to 1669 and has been making beautiful Chenin Blanc from their limestone-rich terroir for decades.

This one is BONE dry while incredibly floral and aromatic on the nose. Wet stones, lemongrass, ripe pear, Granny Smith apple, a slight herbaceousness. Mouthwatering acidity, it has the zing, the bling, and just sings with fruit. Everything we want in Chenin, right here before your eyes.