Domaine Francois et Julien Pinon Vouvray Sec 2020

The 2020 Vouvray "Sec" is from 30 year-old vines in the "Mortier" parcel of clay on turonian limestone. This wonderful dry Vouvray is quite similar to the 2019 but with a bit more freshness in the dense white fruits and citrus, showing classic aromas of green apple and white peach with a bit of smoke and sharp herbal notes and a touch of honey and mint. The palate shows lovely chalky white peach with citrus and stone, finishing with intense minerality, and bright citrusy acids. This is quite expressive and delicious now, but we would advise decanting or opening well in advance, and of course long-term cellaring is an option. Lovely wine! David Lillie