2016 Philippe Foreau Domaine du Clos Naudin Vouvray Sec Loire Valley 750 ml

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The Story
Wine Facts
- Fruit Intensity
- Oak Intensity
- Body
- Sweetness
- Acidity
- ABV 13.00%
- 15 mins
- Now - 2033
- % Chenin Blanc
- Serving temperature - 45°
- Cork
Wine Access Tasting Note

Pale gold center with platinum reflections throughout. The nose shows a deep sense of sliced Bartlett pear, salted green apple, Meyer lemon peel, and jasmine. White peaches and lilies, wet rocks and chalky soil fill the periphery while racy acids contain the mouthfeel, which is invigorating and persistent. Voluminous, powerful, and pristinely defined, this is world-class Chenin—a bottle that sets the bar for its category. Drink now - 2033.
Food Pairings
- Exotic/Spicy
- Soft Cheese
- Shellfish
- Fish
- White Meat
- Cured Meat
Critic Reviews

95 pts

Vinous

Foreau says they were lucky to have produced a dry wine in 2016 because of frost. Pushing the envelope of dry at 7 grams per liter residual sugar, but balanced by big, thrilling acidity. Expressive and lively, with aromas and flavors of grilled apple and yellow plum, peach, honey and acacia. Notes of smoke flow through to the long, salty finish. There’s a lot of tension here. An absolutely thrilling wine.
Member Reviews
4.2 - 6 ratings (1 written review)
- Alan b. - November 19, 2021
  
  These Vouvrays are wines that most of us tend to avoid or don't appreciate enough. The Chenin blanc here is mostly bubbly in the Champagne style, and of a lower quality than this wine, which is still and dry. This is ethereal stuff (with time). Sweet stuff, like Quarts de Chaume, can last 50 years or more. Personally I prefers his neighbor and friend, Huet's wines. Not to be missed.
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An “Absolutely Thrilling” Bottle of Dry Chenin

We’ve been working for some time to get this allocation of Philippe Foreau’s Vouvray from Clos Naudin. This is without a doubt one of the world’s great white wines, and because it is exceptionally affordable for a wine of its quality, demand is intense. Especially in great vintages like 2016, the challenge is always finding enough—if you can get any at all.

Vinous called it “absolutely thrilling” in their 95-point review… but we don’t think that fully captures the greatness of this wine.

Vouvray does not come with more intensity, power, elegance, and precision than those produced by Philippe Foreau, and this is a perfect example—one that will age as well as any white wine out there. We’ve had the chance to try old bottles of Foreau that date back to the 1930’s, and they remain some of the most profound vinous experiences we’ve ever had.

Philippe Foreau is the third generation in his family to farm the small, twelve-hectare Domaine du Clos Naudin, which is perfectly situated on some of the most coveted land in Vouvray. Their vineyards enjoy ideal south-east and south-west exposures in the middle of their slope—perfect for ripening notoriously fickle Chenin Blanc. To ensure perfect ripeness, Philippe and his team make multiple picking passes through each block of the vineyard.

Whether you age it or drink it soon, this bottle will reward you with an exceptional white-wine experience.

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2016 Philippe Foreau Domaine du Clos Naudin Vouvray Sec Loire Valley 750 ml

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