1995 Pichot Les Larmes de Bacchus Tries de Grains Nobles Vouvray, Loire Valley

150 grm rs

From the limestone caves and historic vineyards of Vouvray, Domaine Pichot Les Larmes de Bacchus Tries de Grains Nobles is a profound expression of aged Loire Valley Chenin Blanc. The Pichot family has worked these slopes for generations, crafting wines that capture the interplay between noble rot richness and the region’s hallmark acidity. Tries de Grains Nobles represents painstaking selection of botrytised berries, resulting in a wine of extraordinary concentration and longevity that continues to evolve gracefully decades after harvest.

A deep amber gold glows in the glass, reflecting its maturity and slow evolution. Aromas unfold with layers of dried apricot, marmalade and quince paste intertwined with honeycomb, toasted almond, saffron and subtle notes of caramelised citrus peel. There is a remarkable sense of depth and serenity in the bouquet, both opulent and finely detailed.

The palate is unctuous yet beautifully alive, delivering flavours of fig, candied orange and baked apple wrapped around vibrant acidity that keeps the wine lifted and precise. Nuances of beeswax, spice and gentle oxidative complexity build through the mid palate, leading to an extraordinarily long, resonant finish that feels both indulgent and ethereal. Fully mature yet capable of further graceful development, this 1995 Vouvray remains a stunning example of Chenin Blanc’s ability to age for generations.

Picture tarte Tatin served slowly, Roquefort crumbling onto plates, or foie gras enjoyed in hushed appreciation as evening deepens. A late night spin of Erik Satie Gymnopédies or something quietly haunting like Talk Talk Spirit of Eden drifting through the room, the wine anchoring a moment that feels timeless, reflective and utterly transportive.