Vouvray
White — avg 88.4/100 Wine Enthusiast score
88.4
range 81–99
$25.3
153
white
Vouvray — a Loire Valley white appellation. Across 153 expert reviews the average Wine Enthusiast score is 88.4/100.
Appellation profile
Scores at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 88.4/100 |
| Score range | 81–99 |
| Average price | $25.3 |
| Review count | 153 |
| Color | White |
Dominant varieties
0, 1
Relative standing in the Loire
Rated above the Loire Valley median — a consistent performer in expert tastings.
Tasting notes
Signature flavor descriptors
Across the aggregated expert reviews, the descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation are: apple, honey, crisp, rich, almond, pear, mineral, lemon.
Top-scored wines
| Wine | Producer | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine Huët 2009 Cuvée Constance 500ml (Vouvray) | Domaine Huët | 99/100 | $159 |
| Domaine Huët 2010 Le Mont Première Trie Moelleux (Vouvray) | Domaine Huët | 97/100 | $69 |
| Domaine Huët 2009 Clos du Bourg Première Trie Moelleux (Vouvray) | Domaine Huët | 97/100 | $69 |
| Domaine Huët 2009 Clos du Bourg Moelleux (Vouvray) | Domaine Huët | 95/100 | $49 |
| Domaine Huët 2006 Clos du Bourg Première Trie Moelleux (Vouvray) | Domaine Huët | 95/100 | $75 |
Sample expert review
Even more concentrated than Huët's superb 2009 Première Trie, this is outstanding. It has both great concentration and elegance. The wine is touched by botrytis, while retaining freshness. Made from ripe, just shrivelling grapes, this is sweet Vouvray at its magnificent best.
— Wine Enthusiast, on Domaine Huët 2009 Cuvée Constance 500ml (Vouvray)
Terroir & Heritage
Heritage neighbours
Nearby protected monuments that share the Loire terroir include:
- Couvent des religieuses Hospitalières de Saint-Joseph-de-la-Flèche (ancien)
- Immeuble de Orléans
- Château de la Prêche de Chécy
- Maison à lucarnes de type compagnonnique
- Le Grand Phare de L'Ile-d'Yeu
UNESCO cultural landscape
This appellation sits within (or adjacent to) the cultural landscape covered by the Val de Loire UNESCO inscription.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average score of Vouvray wines?
Vouvray averages 88.4/100 across 153 expert reviews on Wine Enthusiast, with a range of 81 to 99.
How much does Vouvray wine cost?
Average price across reviewed wines is $25.3. Actual retail prices vary by vintage, producer and distributor.
What type of wine is Vouvray?
Vouvray is predominantly a white wine appellation of the Loire Valley.
Data source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.