Hooray! A Bargain Vouvray

Every time I go bargain hunting at Trader Joe's, my white wine thirst loves to find the Vignobles Lacheteau Vouvray. Any time I see Vouvray on a wine label, my eye is caught. This Vouvray is a semi-dry white wine from France's Loire Valley. Vouvray is an appellation, not a grape. Most of the white wines of Vouvray are made from Chenin Blanc grapes, as is this one. I've had this wine before, 2021 1nd 2023 vintages. This one is a 2024.

The French region of Vouvray is white wine heaven. Alcohol for this wine is quite restrained, at 11% abv, and it sells for less than $10 at Trader Joe's. I hope they keep it in stock, because I have a spicy shrimp dish on my radar for the coming week. 

This wine has a straw-yellow color in the glass. Its nose shows aromas of stone fruit, like peach, apricot, and white nectarine. There is also a hint of Meyer lemon in the sniff. The palate is just creamy goodness. The fruit flavors are joined by a savory minerality and salinity, which is overpoweringly wonderful. The acidity is fresh, but not razor sharp. Pair it with a spicy dish and thank me later. Spicy seafood would be perfect.  

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