Vigneau-Chevreau Vouvray (France)

Va-Va-Vouvray! A brilliant quality Chenin Blanc with expressive apple, quince, and almond flavours. Lovely and dry, best drunk with friends.

Vigneau-Chevreau is one of only two biodynamic producers in Vouvray and they have, over the years, proven themselves masters of Chenin Blanc. This is matured at cool temperatures in stainless steel with just a small proportion matured in barrel to add complexity. It's got a fresh and piercing acidity which is offset by a hint of residual sugar highlighted in the baked apple flavours and is rounded off with smoky, citrus, floral and honeyed notes as it reaches a well balanced and pure flavoured finish.

Dry, but not bone dry, this matches well with fuller flavoured recipes featuring things like pork, feathered game, poultry and fish.