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Review #52 – Les Pierres Blanches Vouvray Brut NV

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Les Pierres Blanches Vouvray Brut NV

Coming to the end of year, I was looking for some bubbles that didn’t come with a huge price tag. Making a point to forgo Champagne, I kept exploring and found this nice-looking bottle from the Loire Valley.

This wine was a pleasant surprise – many people would pay good money to get this kind of flavour profile from a Champagne, that nice toasty breadiness that usually comes from spending a lot of times on lees. My only complaint would be that it seemed to lack that vigorous, creamy bead that makes Champagne stand out.

The Stats

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Appearance

  • Clarity: Clear
  • Intensity: Pale
  • Colour: Lemon

Nose

  • Condition: Clean
  • Intensity: Medium
  • Development: Developing

Palate

  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Acidity: Medium+
  • Tannin: N/A
  • Alcohol: Medium-
  • Body: Medium
  • Flavor Intensity: Medium
  • Finish: Medium+

Conclusions

  • Quality: Good
  • Readiness/Cellaring: Can drink now, potential to cellar
  • Identity: France / Vouvray / Chenin Blanc
  • Price: High-priced (~$25)

Notes

  • Light bead
  • Aromas of bread, yeast, toast, honey
  • Flavours of toast, lemon, lime, honey, brioche
  • Quite heavy on the toastiness, surprising coming from a multi-vintage wine
  • May be an interesting cheese wine

Read more: Review #20 – Charles Pelletier Vin Mousseux Blanc Brut NV

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