Rated equal to, or slightly higher than, similar wines at this price point
Winery | Domaine Aux Moines |
|---|---|
Grapes | Chenin Blanc |
Region | Savennières |
Wine style | Loire Chenin Blanc |
Alcohol content | 13% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Nose of yellow fruits with kernel, honey, candied citrus fruits, beeswax. The mouth, with its beautiful minerality, also evokes dried fruits and spices. Beautiful length. |
Loire Chenin Blanc is characterized by its distinctive high acidity and chalky minerality, with notes of flowers, straw and honey.
Spanning the Loire River as it flows out to the Atlantic Ocean, the region has diverse soils and climates, meaning Chenin Blanc comes in all different styles. Because of the grape's inherent high acidity, Chenin Blanc's charm can be lost in cooler vintages, with the ...
