I had read that Vouvray was a match for lobster, so I gave this B & G a whirl while relaxing with the family (minus Mrs. Vino who is with her family) at my folks place just off the Maine coast. Early August is a time for soft shell lobsters which are a nice contrast to the hard shell variety you find in the spring. I certainly don't want to digress into the whole hard/soft shell debate in this space, so here we go with the Vouvray. Vouvray is made in the Loire Valley of France from the Chenin Blanc grape. The B&G had a bit of peachy sweetness and a similarly peachy texture. If you had told me I was drinking a Riesling I would have believed it. The wines flavors blended well with the melted butter I was dipping my lobster into. I will not hesitate to try another Vouvray with my lobster, but may try a different maker next time - as this was just a bit sweet for me and difficult to drink on its own once I was done eating.
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