2018 Clos de Venise, La Taille aux Loups, Jacky Blot
This vineyard is actually within Vouvray, but cannot use the AOC name since it is vinified in Montlouis. But that takes nothing away from the quality. This is powered by ripe fruit and floral intensity, and has a distinctive smoky character. The palate is full of tender nectarine with an impressive minerality.