Bluemont – The Goat 2023, Chenin Blanc – Virginia

The nose is fruity, racy, ripe and offers a good definition as well as a certain purity. It reveals notes of lychee, ripe/fresh yellow peach, fresh flowers and small notes of lychee, mirabelle plum associated with touches of racy fruits as well as a discreet hint of apple blossom and delicate verbena. The palate is nicely built, fruity, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, gourmandize as well as a certain unctuosity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy white peach, bright quenette and small notes of small yellow fruits associated with touches of mango, crushed apricot as well as fine hints of yellow flowers and an almost buttery hint. Good length. A subtle and discreet almost varietal hint / good bitterness in the background. A subtle hint of beeswax and toasted almond on the finish/persistence.