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CHATEAU SOUCHERIE ANJOU BLANC 2008
PEAR-LESS ANJOU

Wine Specifics

Winery: Chateau Soucherie
VARIETAL: Chenin Blanc
REGION: Anjou
WINE TYPE: White Wine
DRINK YEARS: NOW-2013

The Anjou area in France’s fabled Loire Valley recalls that bulbous pear and England’s Henri II, perhaps, not in that order. For we wine lovers, Anjou should now signify superb, dry, unoaked wine from Chateau Soucherie. The grape? Chenin Blanc. This is the other, other great white wine. The best dry Chenin Blanc usually comes from the region’s Savennieres appellation. Soucherie’s Anjou Blanc resembles a young, intense Savennieres but at half the price! Shame that Henri II isn’t around to enjoy this…on second thought…

One whiff of this wine and feel like you’ve suddenly stepped into a gently breezy apple orchard. The pronounced, pure aromas lead to the fresh flavor and sensation of biting into a cool, just-picked apple. Then nervy mineral and a touch of honey careen beneath. This DRY wine exudes energy it’s so vibrant and alive. Long, lingering length reverberates green apple flavor. WOW!

Reviewed by: Belinda

Food Pairing

fish, lobster, salmon, tuna, chicken, white meats with rich sauces, medium cheeses.

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