Clos Naudin (Foreau), Vouvray Moelleux Reserve other_regions_italy plenty of tannins from 14

plenty of tannins from 14 months in oak

It shows restraint and balance in the mouth like no other—the whole bunch lends a peaty character to the wine and balances the beautiful red and black fruit in the mouth

through the lens of an excellent

This is a prototypical 2008 that captures the very best qualities of the year

Clos Naudin (Foreau), Vouvray Moelleux Reserve other_regions_italy plenty of tannins from 14Rich golden yellow. Expansive aromas of caramelized apricot, white peach, date, banana and butter cream are layered in the noble botrytis. Rich, spicy tropical fruits coat the palate, but a finely chiseled, chalky minerality keep this chenin blanc remarkably light on its feet. Dense but not at all heavy, it finishes long and not at all cloying. Delicious. Joel B. Payne