For buyers seeking a living artifact from postwar France with remarkable drinking quality

layered over toasted brioche and warm spice notes like Espelette pepper and tea

concentrated bouquet of walnut and dried fruit

with a background suggestion of dark plum

tannic edge on the very tail provides a final counterpoint to the sweetness

Domaine de Vaufuget Vouvray american-vodka For buyers seeking a livingDomaine de Vaufuget Vouvray is an off dry Chenin Blanc from the Vouvray appellation in France's Loire Valley, bottled at 11. 5% ABV in a 750ml format. Grown on the chalky tuffeau soils that define this storied region, the wine has earned critic scores up to 88 100 on Wine Searcher for the 2015 vintage, reflecting the consistent quality of this classic expression. Quick Facts: ABV: 11. 5% Origin: Vouvray, Loire Valley, France Style: Off Dry (Demi Sec)