Vouvray

[Freckles]

Salut, tout le monde:

Im spending a glorious weekend with friends in Azay-le-Rideau. Driving back to Paris tomorrow night but wanted to visit some producers and pick up some Vouvray on the way home. I have my Guide Hachette 2005 with me, but I do find that once mentioned in the Guide, producers do tend to "up" their prices. Also, sadly, all well-priced wines that receive mention tend to be long-sold out! Do you have any favourite producers that you recommend I visit? Price is not a concern, but value is

Thanks so much.

Freckles

[PS]

I don't have much to compare them with, but try the Auberts, first on the list in the Hachette. Good wine and very reasonably priced.

[Freckles]

okay. Auberts. I'll see if I can find it. Thanks!

[menton1]

I've often found that the best wines in France are to be found at little producers with little signs directing you to their "Cave". In your area you should see a bunch of these signs, just keep trying. They will all, of course, let you taste and sample, some even have some cheese. I always try to buy from the ones with the cutest dogs!!

Edited April 24, 2005 by menton1 (log)

[scordelia]

Bourillon D'Orleans is a good producer in Vouvray, and very reasonable stuff.

[TarteTatin]

We were just there in January.

Had a private tasting at Prince Poniatowski's place, Clos Baudoin, Aigle D'or, it's really fantastic stuff! They aren't open to the general public, but the wine is super!!!!

Maybe if you call a day in advance?

Also, if you get to Chinon not very far away, Fabrice Gasnier is good....

We stayed in Saumur, great area...

Near Poitier there is a great winery, but that's about 45 minutes south.

Frederic Brochet is Poitiers/Haut Poitou = Marigny Neuf & Aranance B. Organic and delicious.

[Freckles]

Ended up visiting Domaine Huet and Champalou. Picked up 6 bottles at each. Thanks for your help!

[PS]

Ended up visiting Domaine Huet and Champalou.  Picked up 6 bottles at each.  Thanks for your help!

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How were they price-wise?

Let us know whether it was value for money once you get the corks out...

[Freckles]

Don't think I'm going to pop out these corks in quite a while. I've been told that these sweet and semi-sweet Vouvrays last forever, only getting more interesting with every year. So, I'll let you know in 2011 ;)

[pierre45]

Don't think I'm going to pop out these corks in quite a while.  I've been told that these sweet and semi-sweet Vouvrays last forever, only getting more interesting with every year.  So, I'll let you know in 2011  ;)

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You are quite right . The wines from Huet improve with age and last a long time.

I had a 1924 recently .It was unbeleivable .The fruit was intense and multilayered.

the wine was not demi sec any more it was completely dry.

[Freckles]

Dang, that's fantastic! Not sure I'm going to be around that long -- or have so much will power to keep it in the cellar for such an impressive amount of time -- but I hope that I'll enjoy it in 4 or 5 years.