Clos Naudin (Foreau), Vouvray Moelleux Reserve Vintage:2005 55% new oak

55% new oak

fig and pear notes backed by more quince and melon on the rounded

The palate is full and firm with lovely vivacity and loads of mineral sparks

It has plenty of life ahead in the cellar

but more should reasonably develop in time

Clos Naudin (Foreau), Vouvray Moelleux Reserve Vintage:2005 55% new oakRich golden yellow. Expansive aromas of caramelized apricot, white peach, date, banana and butter cream are layered in the noble botrytis. Rich, spicy tropical fruits coat the palate, but a finely chiseled, chalky minerality keep this chenin blanc remarkably light on its feet. Dense but not at all heavy, it finishes long and not at all cloying. Delicious. Joel B. Payne