The Various Roles of Chenin Blanc

Grapes can be like actors.  You know how some actors have such strong personalities that you can never fully believe the character they’re playing on TV?  Chris Rock, for example.  It doesn’t matter if he’s playing Mays Gilliam in Head of State or Joey in Beverly Hills Ninja.  You’re watching a slightly presidential Chris Rock or a Chris Rock showing off some ninja moves , but always Chris Rock.  If Chris Rock were a grape, he would be Cabernet Sauvignon – popping up in different places, with slightly different characteristics, but still with a unmistakable personality.

Then there are actors like

Winemaker Wednesday: Marc Vincent

Today we speak with Marc Vincent of Domaine de la Paleine, who produces biodynamic wines in Le Puy Notre Dame, a commune in Saumur.

Winemaker Wednesday: Benoît Gautier

It’s Winemaker Wednesday, where winemakers present their wines and their property in their words.  Below each post we will give you some ideas of where you can find them!

Today’s post is for our guest of honor at the press and trade Vouvray dinner at Craft in New York City last night, winemaker Benoît Gautier.  Benoît is both a winemaker in Vouvray and the head of the appellation.

Winemaker Wednesday: Benoît Gautier

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