Swathes of dry fruits, white currants, herbs and almonds make this a classic young Chenin Blanc from Vouvray. It is fresh, tight, lined with acidity. Drink now, or age 4–5 years.——R.V.(5/1/2011)—— 89

A piercingly delicious, apples and cream wine. It has the youthful freshness of Chenin Blanc, its texture rounded with a great bright acidity. Almonds are a glint in the background. Drink now, or age for 4–5 years.——R.V.(5/1/2010)—— 90

Full marks to Moncontour for indicating on the label that this is a dry wine (not always the case in Vouvray). In 2007, that dryness translates into a dominant acidity, fresh apple flavors and a texture of lemon zest. It is a crisp wine, either to be drunk now or aged for 4–5 years for the secondary flavors to develop. ——R.V.(2/1/2009)—— 87

An intense, rounded wine, with fresh pear and apple flavors that offer freshness but also richness. Dry, but gives a softer side of Chenin, attractive now, but worth aging for 2–3 years.——R.V.(9/1/2008)—— 88