Back to the Vouvray

Finally, we recieved a replacement bottle of this wine, which we had last October which was considerably oxidised. So with expectations lowered, we were relieved to find this bottle in very good condition.



Domaine Bourillon Dorléans Vouvray Demi-sec 1965
The cork had rotted a little on the wet side after removal, but seemed to have kept the wine free of oxygen. The colour golden-yellow with no signs of brown. Very slightly cloudy. Apples, pears, lemon, honey and a bit of varnish on the nose. Intense on the front of the palate and medium length. Good minerality and acidity. Pretty fresh for it's age, and could go another 5 years with careful cellaring. Very "Old World" overall, and not bad for an old Chenin, but lacks the robustness and freshness of say a Moulin Touchais of similar age.

And using the Parker system:
50 4 13 15 7 = 89/100