| Style | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire |
| Grape | Chenin Blanc |
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Vouvray ‘Cuvee Silex’, Domaine des Aubuisieres
£17.95
Bernard Fouquet has 26 hectares of vineyards in Vouvray and is meticulous in his attention to detail.
The flinty soils really translate into this beautiful, minerally Chenin Blanc. It has freshness and purity as well as some of that delicious honeyed character that you can get with Chenin.
A great value wine!
Delicious with roast chicken or pork dishes.
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