Noël Bougrier

Grande Réserve Vielles Vignes Vouvray Chenin Blanc

8.821 ratings
9.41 pro ratings
Vouvray, Touraine, Loire Valley, France
Chenin Blanc
Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato
Top Notes For
Manny Canales

Delicious

Delicious

Nov 7th, 2015
Matt Trader

Nice Chenin Blanc. I've had now both the Grand Reserv, as well as the entry Vouvray ("V"), and this one actually came off as semi-sweet vs an off-dry which is what I didn't expect. High acidity, with wildflower scents, a lovely honeysuckle and creme on the nose and pallet, canned pears, ripe apricot, and golden apples. Paired nicely with a creamy goat cheese and other soft cheeses I had on a plate.

Nice Chenin Blanc. I've had now both the Grand Reserv, as well as the entry Vouvray ("V"), and this one actually came off as semi-sweet vs an off-dry which is what I didn't expect. High acidity, with wildflower scents, a lovely honeysuckle and creme on the nose and pallet, canned pears, ripe apricot, and golden apples. Paired nicely with a creamy goat cheese and other soft cheeses I had on a plate.

Jul 27th, 2015
Jana Russo

2014 vintage chenin Blanca from France. Little on the sweet side which isn't really our thing.

2014 vintage chenin Blanca from France. Little on the sweet side which isn't really our thing.

Feb 27th, 2017
Kristen Kravitz

Too sweet for my palate

Too sweet for my palate

May 17th, 2016
Scott Hirsch

Sweet

Sweet

Jan 29th, 2016
Scott Petrus

Honeyed with a humungous bouquet. Straw yellow appearance. This a good wine but not my favorite varietal. Did we finally find something that will please the mother in law?

Honeyed with a humungous bouquet. Straw yellow appearance. This a good wine but not my favorite varietal. Did we finally find something that will please the mother in law?

Jan 21st, 2016
Sean Lowry

Sweet (honey notes) but not cloying. Ripe apricots and peaches with a little flower on the nose. After the sweetness subsides, the finish reveals a little acidity, and decent body that fills the mouth. Serve very cold.

Sweet (honey notes) but not cloying. Ripe apricots and peaches with a little flower on the nose. After the sweetness subsides, the finish reveals a little acidity, and decent body that fills the mouth. Serve very cold.

Jan 17th, 2016
Warren English

This one needed a little more time. Lighter wine but a little on the sweeter side.

This one needed a little more time. Lighter wine but a little on the sweeter side.

Dec 25th, 2015
scott

On the sweet side but nice acidity to balance..smoothe and nice texture

On the sweet side but nice acidity to balance..smoothe and nice texture

Dec 17th, 2015
VM
8.8

A bit sweet for me, but well received.

A bit sweet for me, but well received.

Dec 5th, 2015