Chenin from Vouvray Sec/Demi-Sec

Question 1

Visual:

Answer 1

Pale straw/straw with hints of green,

M concentration

Question 2

Aromas & Flavor: Intensity

Answer 2

M to M+ intensity

Question 3

Aromas & Flavor: Fruit

Answer 3

Tree fruit
[green/golden/oxidized apple, quince, yellow pear],
Citrus
[tangerine, orange, lemon],
Demi-sec may also reveal melon and tropical fruit notes

Question 4

Aromas & Flavor: Sulphuric notes

Answer 4

(In youth)
Flint,
Burnt match

Question 5

Aromas & Flavor: Oxidative

Answer 5

Slight bruised apple,
Butter nut,
Almond,
Cheese rind/soft cheese

Question 6

Aromas & Flavor: Floral

Answer 6

Orange blossom,
Jasmine,
Honeysuckle,
Fragrant white flowers

Question 7

Aromas & Flavor: Herbal

Answer 7

Chamomile/herbal tea,
Medicinal notes,
Dandelion greens,
Wasabi,
Savory herbs,
Tree bark

Question 8

Aromas & Flavor: Botrytis

Answer 8

(possible) Honey (esp. with bottle age),
Ginger,
Marmalade

Question 9

Aromas & Flavor: Other

Answer 9

Wet wool,

Lanolin

Question 10

Aromas & Flavor: Earth

Answer 10

M+ to H minerality,
Damp straw,
Limestone/Tuffeau,
Wet stones,
White mushroom

Question 11

Aromas & Flavor: Oak

Answer 11

None or neutral cask

Question 12

Structure:

Answer 12

Dry to off-dry (dry examples usually have high r.s.,
M body,
H acidity,
Diminished to M alcohol