Country: France / Loire Valley
Variety: Chenin Blanc
Winery: Domaine Philippe Delesvaux / Sélection de Grains Nobles
You can tell this is going to be sweet by its gold color. And there’s no deception, except along with that sweetness there is a surprising (and delightful) freshness, which comes from sweet apple juice acidity. The toffee is more obvious than the honey, but this remains a fresh, vivid wine.