Vouvray Chenin Blanc in Roman Caves

Vouvray's limestone cliffs are honeycombed with Roman-carved caves (tuffeau). Chenin Blanc has grown here since at least the 4th century. Taste bone-dry to lusciously sweet wines in candlelit cellars where Romans quarried stone 2,000 years ago.

Insider tips

• Huet (Domaine du Clos du Bourg) is biodynamic legend - book ahead

• François Pinon offers welcoming tastings in spectacular caves

• Try the full Vouvray range: Sec, Demi-Sec, Moelleux, Pétillant

• Chenin Blanc from Vouvray ages 50+ years - invest in vintage bottles