2007 Bourillon-Dorleans Vouvray

Grape variety: Chenin Blanc
Region: Vouvray, Loire Valley, France
Food pairing: Soupe au Pistou (see recipe)

Throughout history, every market has had to adapt to its consumers' preferences. The English, for example, were the Loire Valley's main customers for wines...that is, until the English found Bordeaux. The Claret-lovers then moved on, and Loire wines went to the Dutch, who in turn began to influence the style and varieties of wine grapes grown there.

So in the most historical sense, we have the Dutch palate to thank for the lovely crisp, floral and clean Chenin Blanc that we have here. Grown in the appellation of Vouvray, Domaine Bourillon-Dorleans' wines have been crafted by three generations of the Dorleans family since 1921. The wine is still matured in natural 15th century troglodyte caves on the property, and represent the most traditional characteristics of Vouvray. Look for light aromas of white flowers and stones on the nose, flowed by a palate of sweet lemon, pear and quince that's set off by clean acidity on the finish.

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