Domaine de Vaufuget Vouvray (75cl, 11.5%)

An off-dry Chenin Blanc from the Vouvray appellation in France's Loire Valley, bottled at 11.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. The vineyards grow on clay-limestone and clay-siliceous soils over chalky tuffeau rock. Grapes are handpicked in October, with some clusters benefiting from noble rot, and fermentation proceeds slowly over a full month. The estate uses troglodyte cellars carved into tuffeau rock for aging and storage. The nose shows golden delicious apple, quince, lime blossom, floral undertones and honey. The palate has fresh grape, ripe quince, orange peel, green apple and honeyed richness, balanced by natural acidity. The finish pivots toward dryness, with lingering quince and faint honey.