Domaine Champalou, Vouvray AOC (Loire Valley, France) 2019

 Now that summer is approaching, it is advisable to start drinking more world-class Chenin Blanc in all styles and from all regions.  Chenin Blanc is a highly versatile grape with enough diversity to offer something to everyone from still, dry, sweet, sparkling, oaked, etc.  If you like white wine, chances are you will love Chenin Blanc.  It’s simply a matter of finding the style and region that appeals the most to you.  Let’s begin in Chenin Blanc’s home, France’s Loire Valley, with a version from Vouvray.  The Champalou is a dry Chenin Blanc that boasts concentrated fresh green apple and citrus with a lingering richness of honeyed fruit and flowery notes.  This wine is vibrant with mouthwatering and precise acidity.   It is an exquisite example of classic Chenin Blanc.  Be it this one or another, find your "Goldilocks" Chenin Blanc and proceed with the summer of Chenin.