On first tasting this wine is overwhelmingly sweet. It reminded me of a mild ice wine or a Riesling Auslese. This does fade after a while but this is very much a wine dominated by sugars. The tasting notes below are pretty accurate. I get honey/nectarine like flavors. I was not hugely thrilled with this wine, I am not fond of sweet wines. I actually bought three of these and will be taking the other two back …
LES COTEAUX TUFIERS VOUVRAY DEMI-SEC 2006
AC
This is a delicious, gentle, medium-dry Chenin Blanc. Look for delightful honeyed aromas, a lush palate packed with apple and citrus fruit as well as nutty notes leading to a long, rich finish. A terrific value, this wine would be great now as an aperitif or served with spicy Asian dishes, but it will continue to develop over the next 5-10 years. (MD) 750 mL $15.95
From winecurrnet.com: Chenin Blanc is an extremely versatile grape used to make sparkling wine, still white wine, dessert wine and even brandy. Off-dry examples such as this one are renowned for their ageing potential. Pretty and delicately layered, this light-plus bodied Chenin shows waxy, floral, honey, mead, citrus and fresh sweet herb aromas. Off-dry and fresh, it’s packed with riper tree fruit flavours with balanced acidity, 12% alcohol and a generous finish. (LG) Rating 4/5
