Lobster rolls and Chenin Blanc from Saumur are like peas in a pod
Roger Voss
The current cuvée is a bit drier than normal
2024 Domaine Jean-Michel Dupre Beaujolais Villages Vignes de 1940
The vines are an average of 40-50 years old and farmed with certified organic (Ecocert) and some biodynamic practices
2021 Benjamin Laroche 'La Manufacture' Chablis Premier Cru Beauroy Varietal_Pinot Noir Lobster rolls and Chenin BlancTaste: In the glass, the wine shows a pale straw hue with green reflections. Aromatically, it opens with white nectarine, lemon curd, and crushed oyster shell, layered with hints of chamomile, flint, and faint almond skin. The palate is supple and elegant, with a smooth midweight texture supported by bright acidity. Flavors of green apple, Meyer lemon, and wet stone unfold slowly, balanced by a subtle saline edge and soft leesy grip. The finish is