It’s one of the Loire Valley’s most attractive whites. Vouvray is something of a chameleon, changing its character and flavor profiles easily. Hugh looks at this alluring wine and has some recommendations.
Price key:$=less than $20$$= $20-40$$$=$40-60$$$$=above $60
Quality key:* = decent wine** = very good wine*** = superb wine****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
Domaine Pichot Vouvray 2023 **- $
(An old favorite, off-dry, honey flavors with mineral notes, good entry level)
Mason Darragon « Les Tuffes » (dry) ** 2022 -$
(Made in a dry style, classic aromas of yellow pear and citrus)
WINE OF THE WEEK:
Chateau Gaudrelle “Clos Le Vigneau » Vouvray 2022 -*** $
(Single vineyard, old vines, pear, apple, citrus nose, firm texture, mineral notes)
All of these wines can be purchased at Wells Discount Liquors.
