Château de Ligré – Chinon – 2007

Here’s a novelty – a white Chinon.

Chinon is an almost exclusively red wine appellation in the Loire, making wines from Cabernet Franc. Yet it is not at all far away from Vouvray, where almost all wines are made from Chenin Blanc, so it shouldn’t be too surprising to find one or two Chenin Blancs – such as this Château de Ligré – in Chinon.

Medium-gold. I often find Chenin Blanc can produce slightly cheesey wines, and the first impression on the bouquet is of parmesan, followed by white peach. Bone dry. Will be better in 10 years.