TASTING NOTES FOR Les Lys Vouvray Loire Valley France 2023

🍷 Appearance
Pale gold with bright green reflections. Clear and luminous, showing freshness and vibrancy.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and expressive, showing yellow apple, pear and white peach.
Delicate notes of acacia flower, honey blossom and almond add classic Vouvray complexity.

👅 Palate
Fresh and beautifully balanced, delivering orchard fruits—apple, pear and citrus.
A gentle touch of residual sweetness is balanced by lively acidity, creating a soft yet vibrant, off-dry style.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Light to medium-bodied with a smooth, rounded mouthfeel.
The finish is clean and lingering, with notes of lime blossom, honey and a subtle mineral edge.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Loire Valley Vouvray—fresh, aromatic and slightly off-dry.
Made from Chenin Blanc, combining bright fruit, floral lift and natural acidity for a versatile and food-friendly style.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with seafood, prawns, roast chicken or pork. Also excellent with goat’s cheese or lightly spiced Asian dishes.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A beautifully balanced Vouvray that delivers freshness, gentle sweetness and classic Loire Valley charm.
Perfect for mixed dozens where you want a versatile white that sits between dry and off-dry—crowd-pleasing and incredibly food-friendly.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷