89
points
Domaine de Vaugondy 2007 Ph. Perdriaux Sec Chenin Blanc (Vouvray)
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$14
A floral wine, dominated by apple blossom and baked apple flavors. It may be dry, but it is deliciously soft, its fruits very forward at this stage, only just edged with a grapefruit acidity. A great moment to drink now, but it may well close down for the next few years.
— R.V.
(9/1/2009)
88
points
Domaine de Vaugondy NV Ph. Perdriaux Brut Chenin Blanc (Vouvray)
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$12
Not many sparklers have anise aromas to match white stone fruits, but this 100% Chenin Blanc has just that, and more. Crisp and lively with citrus fruits flavors, especially lemon and lime, the wine has firm mineral and some stemmy notes to add character. Goes to show you can still find good French sparklers for bargain prices.
— M.D.
(12/15/2006)
87
points
Domaine de Vaugondy 2009 Sec Chenin Blanc (Vouvray)
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$15
Dry wine, with bitter almond and final grapefruit flavors over a base of tight, smoky acidity. The wine is ripe, nutty in character. on the way to closing up for 2–3 years.
— R.V.
(5/1/2011)
87
points
Domaine de Vaugondy 2010 Demi-Sec Chenin Blanc (Vouvray)
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$15
The off-dry version of Vaugondy’s Vouvray brings out ripe apple as well as pineapple and lemon flavors. It is still crisp, packed with acidity, rounded out with finishing sweetness.
— R.V.
(12/31/2011)
86
points
Domaine de Vaugondy 2010 Sec Chenin Blanc (Vouvray)
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$15
Rounded and smooth wine, with rich apricot and nectarine flavors as well as tight acidity. It is structured, pear and apple skins giving shape to a wine that is good to drink now and will also age.
— R.V.
(12/31/2011)
86
points
Domaine de Vaugondy 2007 Ph. Perdriaux Demi Sec Chenin Blanc (Vouvray)
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$14
Chalky in texture, the wine has an edgy texture lightened by sweet currant flavors. It has freshness from sweet apple acidity, the sweetness kept in check by minerality and structure.
— R.V.
(9/1/2009)
83
points
Domaine de Vaugondy NV Brut Chenin Blanc (Vouvray)
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$15
Biting acidity, tight with a tart edge, give this wine a seriously crisp character. It is all sharp edges, with grapefruit intensity and a final almond character.
— R.V.
(12/1/2010)