(Francois Chidaine Vouvray "Le Bouchet") This had a captivating nose of apple skin, almonds, mineral, pear and some nuttiness. The palate had lovely fruit, texture and purity but needed around thirty minutes to get there. My girlfriend commented it was bitter in the beginning. The wine definetly was angular to start off with but soon integrated into a lovely little Vouvray with great depth and richness and just a hint of sweetness. Still though it seemed about 80% expressive. So I would hold for 3-5 more years and then this will really be singing.
By Lyle Fass
(Francois Chidaine Vouvray "Le Bouchet") This had a captivating nose of apple skin, almonds, mineral, pear and some nuttiness. The palate had lovely fruit, texture and purity but needed around thirty minutes to get there. My girlfriend commented it was bitter in the beginning. The wine definetly was angular to start off with but soon integrated into a lovely little Vouvray with great depth and richness and just a hint of sweetness. Still though it seemed about 80% expressive. So I would hold for 3-5 more years and then this will really be singing.6/15/2008, (See more on Rockss and Fruit...)