Voici, Vouvray

The Domaine Pichot 2005 Vouvray is an opulent cocktail of golden apple, lime and banana, with a touch of creme brulee from oak fermentation. While the lovely balance between acid and lush peeled pear sweetness could recall a Mosel Riesling in its balance, the heft of the chenin blanc on the palate, cradled between two bright stripes of acid on the edges of the tongue, shouts Vouvray. One could see beginning and ending a meal with this wine, with it's brisk, green palate and salted caramel finish.