Bernard Fouquet, Cuvée de Silex, Vouvray, Loire, France 2021
90
Tasted by:
(at New Malden, Surrey, 03 Feb 2023)
Drinking Window: 2023 - 2025
This modern Vouvray eschews the traditional demi-sec style in favour of something drier – there’s around 8g-10g/L residual sugar here, giving it a softly rounded, slightly honeyed edge. Good acidity keeps it fresh, and there’s a mineral edge too, balancing out the ripe and juicy notes of yellow apple and quince fruit. Very moreish.
Producer
Bernard Fouquet
Brand
Cuvée de Silex
Vintage
2021
Wine Type
Still
Colour
White
Country
France
Region
Appellation
Vouvray
Sweetness
Off-Dry
Closure
Screwcap
Alcohol
12.00%
Body
Medium
Grapes
100% Chenin Blanc