($16, Jeanne-Marie de Champs Selection): The Vouvray appellation is home to an array of fabulous under-valued white wines.  A major impediment to their more widespread popularity is the confusion regarding the level of sweetness.  Here’s yet another example.  There’s no indication on the front label regarding level of sweetness.  The back label says, “medium dry,” a term which is impossible to quantify or define.  The wine, however, is easy to recommend because it’s an impeccable balance of fruitiness and invigorating energy.  Fresh and lively, it cleans your palate with each sip.  A waxy texture and a lingering, almost honeyed — yet not sweet–richness adds to its appeal.  It’s guaranteed to freshen the most sultry summer day.
92 Michael Apstein Jul 21, 2015