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Vouvray

Vouvray is a renowned wine subregion located in the central Loire Valley of France, specifically in the Touraine area near the city of Tours. The terroir features limestone-rich soils (locally called 'tuffeau'), a semi-continental climate with Atlantic influences, and south-facing slopes along the Loire River that create ideal growing conditions for Chenin Blanc, which is the exclusive grape variety permitted in Vouvray appellations. Vouvray produces a remarkable diversity of wine styles from a single grape variety, ranging from bone-dry (sec) to semi-dry (demi-sec), sweet (moelleux), very sweet (doux), and sparkling wines, with the best examples displaying tremendous aging potential and complex honey, apple, pear, and mineral characteristics.

Region
Loire Valley
Wines
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Wines from Vouvray

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Vouvray Les Lys

Domaine Les Lys

White

Vouvray might be France's most versatile white wine region, producing everything from bone-dry to lusciously sweet wines – all from the chameleon-like Chenin Blanc grape. This particular bottling falls into the 'demi-sec' (off-dry) category, with just enough sweetness to enhance its fruity character without becoming cloying. The name 'Les Lys' (the lilies) evokes the wine's floral delicacy, but don't be fooled – underneath that pretty exterior lies serious structure and aging potential. Loire Valley Chenin Blanc has that rare ability to be both immediately appealing and intellectually interesting, with a spine of acidity that keeps everything in perfect balance. It's the wine equivalent of that friend who's both beautiful and smart – initially attractive but revealing more depth the longer you spend with them.