Wine Review: 2011 Domaine des Aubuisieres Cuvée de Silex Vouvray

Posted on 16 October 2012.

In epic proportions, the wow factor comes into play from olfactory senses to palette pleasures; mineral and white peach dance from the glass leading to a lime and green apple sensation that is clean, sophisticated, round and complex with a medium-long finish. Refreshing and elegant, this Chenin blanc will pair exceptionally well with fish, cheese and crustacean dishes. Marc’s crab cake recipe comes to mind. A simple grilled pike (a noteworthy fish in Loire) drizzled with the regions’ most famous culinary creation—a Beurre blanc (sauce made with butter, shallots, and a reduction of dry white wine and vinegar) would knock it out of the park. Drink now or cellar through 2016.

Rating: Excellent (93) | $18 | 13.0% ABV

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Pamela Heiligenthal - who has written 223 posts on Enobytes.

Editor and co-founder of Enobytes.com, Pamela is a former restaurant manager, wine buyer, and sommelier with WSET, CMS & Center for Wine Origins certification. She has contributed to or been quoted by various publications, including the Los Angeles Times, Sommelier Journal, Vegetarian Times, VIV Magazine, UC-Berkeley Astrobiology News, The Washington Post, the Associated Press, and USA Today. True to her roots, she seeks varietal and appellation integrity and is always passionate about finding the next great bottle of wine.

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We don't drink enough Vouvray | A Good Time With Wine says:

October 31, 2012 at 4:02 AM

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