2015 Domaine Nicolas Brunet, Vouvray Demi-Sec "Les Quarts de Sens"

Vouvray Demi-Sec is one of those strange categories that we as sommeliers taste far more than we actually drink. “Good now, great in a decade,” we say, before opening something else. Well today is our proof of concept. Domaine Nicolas Brunet’s Vouvray Demi-Sec “Clos Les Farges” 2015 is pure, unbridled Demi-Sec glory, a luxurious rendering of Chenin Blanc that demonstrates the unabashed greatness of the variety in this singular style. There’s a reason Vouvray is the most famous appellation in the world for Chenin, and wines like Brunet’s are it. It’s nutty, honeyed, with a kiss of sugar providing profound vectors and volumes of flavor. Yet it still sings with unmistakable verve of tuffeau, the appellation’s iconic soils. You’re going to want to load up on this, because not only is it delicious now, but it’s also got the stuffing to last another decade in your cellar. One taste and you’ll be singing our tune about the beauty of aged Vouvray Demi-Sec!   Vouvray is the spiritual homeland o