Marc Brédif Vouvray Grande Année 1984

Deep honey straw hue. Dried fruit bouquets, figs and prune, quince, honey and acacia notes. A lovely warming palate, baked stonefruits and honeyed fig flavours, citrus anjelica and grapefruit, a lovely softness is balanced by freshness and gentle acidity. A memorable finish of developed fruit characters and freshness. A match to terrine or quenelles, delicate pork recipes and small game.

The best Chenin Blancs from Vouvray are renowned for their longevity - lifespans of 20, 30 and even 50 years are not uncommon for the best examples from top producers.What do they taste like?  They're delicious, nervy and vividly sketched when young, and morph into an infinitely complex wine with age taking on characters of dried honey and baked apple pie!