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Philippe Foreau Clos Naudin Vouvray Moelleux

Vouvray AOC, France
Sweet Vouvray moelleux from botrytized Chenin Blanc; honey, apricot, quince, saffron, chalk; extraordinary balance of sweetness and acidity; one of France's great dessert wines; ages for 50+ years.
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Loire apple tart; Moelleux's quince and honey echo the caramelized apple; crème fraîche bridges wine's richness
classic dessert
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Sauternes-Roquefort principle; sweet Chenin's acidity handles the blue cheese intensity; honey bridges
classic cheese
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Loire luxury tradition; Moelleux handles foie gras perfectly; Sauternes bridge in the reduction
classic starter
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Peach resonates with Moelleux's apricot character; raspberry coulis bridges acidity; honeyed sweetness carries
classic dessert