Vignobles Brisebarre 2017 Cuvée Amédée Vouvray Sec

We love it when a domaine cellars a wine until they believe it's ready to drink. But, vigneron Philippe Brisebarre subscribes to a "think before you do" mantra where you must stay true to the variety, vintage, and terroir. This 100% Chenin Blanc feels like it's just hitting the beginning of a very long drink zone. Aromatic as any Chenin I can remember this wine offers notes of pear, lemon, and white flowers. Loads of fleshy fruit are balanced by the typical core of minerality we love to see from Vouvray. Philippe claims this wine can age for 25 years but I don't have that kind of patience!

-Lance's pick