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The 1985 version of this received huge wraps and while I noted the complexity of the wine, I wasn't as sure as many others of its longevity with most pundits tipping the wine to last many decades. The cork eased out quite easily on this one which had me a little worried. The wine shows a bright and clear colour which belies its age. The nose does exhibit some aged characters with a toasty character not dissimilar to aged Riesling. The most prominent fruit characters for mine was that of pear or even apple pie. In the mouth the wine shows a lovely acidity which lifts the wine through to a long finish. I can see how the wine can go a lot longer but it is very enjoyable now and a pinch for a 20yo wine at around $40. BW WineStar I have not been on the old Vouv for quite some time. This is the current release. The cork was unbelievable. Tight as. It must be re-corked. Pale gold colour. Aromas of candle wax, cumquat, apple, butter and flowers. On the palate there is sweetness balanced by crisp acidity and flavours of tangerine, apple, cumquat and more waxy toasty flavours developing. Crisp but sweet finish. For those not familiar with the style - this is not a dessert wine but does carry a fair amount of sweetness. Medium sweet. I am not sure we have any white wines in this country made in a similar style. Rated : 93 Points; Alcohol : 12.5%; Price : $45; Closure : Cork; Drink : 2006 - 2016+; Gary Walsh; Winorama Marc Bredif is a highly respected producer in Vouvray, which shares ownership with the de Ladoucette winery in Pouilly Fume. We recently showed four Vouvrays from Marc Bredif during the Working with Wine seminars and they were a revelation. They all showed great purity of expression, with prodigious ageing potential, and they are an excellent example of what Chenin Blanc can achieve. Complex notes of flowers, quince, lanolin, apples, and citrus are all integrated in wines that have refreshing acidity which aids their slow evolution. - Negociants
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