Winery Louis Bovard - Salix Chenin Blanc

Winery Louis BovardSalix Chenin Blanc

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Salix Chenin Blanc of Winery Louis Bovard is a white wine from the region of Saint-Saphorin of Vaud.
This wine generally goes well with fruity desserts, lean fish or shellfish.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Salix Chenin Blanc of Winery Louis Bovard in the region of Vaud often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Louis Bovard's Salix Chenin Blanc.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.

Last vintages of this wine

Salix Chenin Blanc - 2017
In the top 100 of of Saint-Saphorin wines
Average rating: 411110
Salix Chenin Blanc - 2016
In the top 100 of of Saint-Saphorin wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Salix Chenin Blanc - 2015
In the top 100 of of Saint-Saphorin wines
Average rating: 411110
Salix Chenin Blanc - 2014
In the top 100 of of Saint-Saphorin wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Salix Chenin Blanc - 2012
In the top 100 of of Saint-Saphorin wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Salix Chenin Blanc - 2011
In the top 100 of of Saint-Saphorin wines
Average rating: 4.411110

The best vintages of Salix Chenin Blanc from Winery Louis Bovard are 2011, 2016, 2017, 2015 and 2014.

Informations about the Winery Louis Bovard

The winery offers 38 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Saint-Saphorin in the region of Vaud

The Winery Louis Bovard is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 34 wines for sale in the of Saint-Saphorin to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Vaud
In the top 850 of of Switzerland wines
In the top 150 of of Saint-Saphorin wines
In the top 30000 of white wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Saint-Saphorin

The wine region of Saint-Saphorin is located in the region of Lavaux of Vaud of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine du Daley or the Domaine Louis Bovard produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saint-Saphorin are Chasselas, Pinot noir and Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Saint-Saphorin often reveals types of flavors of citrus, spices or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, cheese or cream.


The wine region of Vaud

Vaud is Switzerland's second-largest wine region, located in the French-speaking southwest. The region - which is also one of 26 cantons in the country - is best known for its crisp, white Fendant wines (the national name for the Chasselas variety) and its stunning lakeside landscapes. Both of these reach their zenith in the grand crus of Lavaux/dezaley">Dezaley and Calamin. These famous Lavaux Vineyard terraces, which rise steeply up above Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), are considered of such importance that they are now enjoy protected status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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The word of the wine: Dense

Rich and concentrated wine with tight tannins and a consistent body.

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