Domaine du Clos Naudin Foreau Vouvray Moelleux 2015

Philippe Foreau, the third-generation vigneron at Domaine du Clos Naudin, is a true traditionalist, crafting Chenin Blanc that captures the soul of Vouvray’s flinty soils.

The 2015 Moelleux is a knockout from a sun-drenched, legendary vintage. This isn’t just a sweet wine; it’s a study in tension. While it carries the luscious weight of late-harvest fruit, it is defined by that hallmark Vouvray acidity that keeps every sip electric and bright. On the nose, it’s an exuberant medley of honeysuckle, quince marmalade, and candied citrus, with just a hint of beeswax and ginger spice emerging as it opens up.

On the palate, it’s like biting into a ripe, honey-soaked pear, yet it feels surprisingly aerial and fluid. There’s no cloying stickiness here—just pure, crystalline fruit supported by a deep mineral core.

Now, we know some of you might be hesitant about sweet wines, but this is exactly the kind of bottle that will change your mind. It is a spectacular companion to a cheese plate—think aged Comté or a pungent blue—and has the stuffing to cellar for decades. For those who appreciate the finer points of Chenin Blanc, this is a bottle to remember.