In the glass
Aroma: lemon, chamomile, wet stone, honeysuckle
Palate: citrus, quince, saline mineral, honey
Third-generation Foreau's flagship dry Vouvray from south-facing parcels on tuffeau limestone. Crystalline citrus and chalk minerality with remarkable cellaring.
What it pairs with
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Lobster with beurre blanc
Full body and saline mineral handle rich shellfish; chalky finish cuts butter sauce. -
Pike-perch with beurre blanc
Loire freshwater fish in butter sauce meets a Chenin with creamy lees and acidity. -
Aged Crottin de Chavignol
Aged goat cheese and Foreau's chalky drive; lemon-citrus signature lifts the rind. -
Roast chicken with truffles
Earthy black truffle bridges to the wine's stone-fruit depth and tuffeau mineral.
History
The Foreau family purchased the Clos Naudin domaine in 1923. Philippe Foreau is the third generation, working since 1983 with his son Vincent joining in 2015. 11.5 hectares of mid-hill south-facing Chenin Blanc.
- 1923 — Foreau grandfather purchases the Clos Naudin domaine
- 1983 — Philippe Foreau assumes direction from his father André
- 2015 — Vincent Foreau joins his father at the estate
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine du Clos Naudin (Philippe Foreau)
- Grapes
- Chenin Blanc (100%)
- Classification
- Vouvray AOC
- Oak
- Vinified and aged in older oak demi-muids and tank, no new oak, around 12 to 18 months on fine lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 40 to 70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1923
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Scores
- Vinous 94 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2023)
Frequently asked about Vouvray Sec
What does Foreau Vouvray Sec taste like?
Lemon, chamomile, wet stone and honeysuckle on the nose; citrus, quince, saline mineral and honey on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long mineral finish.
When should I drink Foreau Vouvray Sec?
Drink between 5 and 30 years from vintage. Foreau's dry Vouvrays age remarkably; mature bottles develop honey, chamomile and waxy depth.
Where is Foreau's Vouvray Sec grown?
From 11.5 hectares on mid-hill south, south-east and south-west exposures in the northeast corner of Vouvray, on tuffeau limestone. Principal vineyards are Les Perruches and Les Ruettes.
Is Foreau Vouvray Sec vegan?
The producer does not declare vegan status. Check the current vintage's back label for fining details.