Francois et Julien Pinon, Vouvray Sec 2022 Starward and lively Seven Springs Chardonnay

and lively Seven Springs Chardonnay grows in the rockier areas of the vineyard's mid-slope

The nose is very floral

It works well as an aperitif

Whilst it's quite a restrained style of Cornas

rhubarb and liquorice hints

Francois et Julien Pinon, Vouvray Sec 2022 Starward and lively Seven Springs ChardonnayThis is prime example of a proper bone dry Vouvray. Green apple, a hint of honey, hazelnuts shells, strawberry leaf, then a strong whiff of coriander. Bright, laser sharp, crunchy citrus fruits lemon, lime even, are offset by a hint of residual sugar that gives it this engaging fluidity. Theres a long precise, linear nature to this some strawberry, popping candy and sweet lemons take this on.