96+ From another early, low-acid vintage, the golden shining, botrytis-free 2003 Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Moelleux Première Trie shows a beautifully intense, extraordinary clear, refined and elegant bouquet of ripe fruits intertwined with mineral flavors –– fascinating! Sweet, intense and delicate on the palate, this highly elegant and lovely concentrated Chenin is of great purity, balance and finesse. Its length is impressive, its generous flow is extremely sensual and its overall intensity and accessible generosity are absolutely gorgeous. This 2003 is great today, but will probably even more fascinating in 50+ years. The balance and drinkability is superb. Highly recommended. - Stephan Reinhardt

Wonderfully creamy, with guava, mango, green tea, ginger and honey notes that glide along while filigreed acidity and fine minerality chime in on the finish. Starts with lush fruit, but leaves an elegant impression behind. Drink now through 2015. 1,280 cases made. –JM