Château Vieux Montagne

Nicolas Joly

Les Vieux Clos Savennières Chenin Blanc 2019

Presented to me blind at Tasting Group. The wine appears bright yellow with medium viscosity; no signs of sediment, gas or particles. On the nose, the wine is developing with ripe orchard fruit: stone fruits, lemons, white flowers, lanolin and minerals. On the palate the wine is off-dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and full of character. The alcohol is medium+. Initial conclusions: this could be Chenin Blanc, Riesling or Chardonnay from France, Germany or the United States. But I didn’t get any petrol so I eliminated Riesling and I don’t think you could get the balance of fruit and high acid from California Chardonnay (and the oak would probably be so pronounced). So I called Chenin Blanc from France, from the Loire, Vouvray Demi-Sec. Well…I should have known this could be Joly! Close…but some miles away from each other and I’d like to have the confidence to call producer in this case. Drink now through 2034. — 7 months ago

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@Daniel M one of my favorite white wine producers on earth
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Well done!

Vilmart & Cie

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Straw color, classic champagne notes in nose, brioche yeasty, good acidity to balance some richness, dry — 10 months ago

Emmanuel Brochet

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Lots of complex aromatics that became even more expressive as the bottle warmed up. Some oxidative notes mixed with bread and flowers. In the mouth this leans to the vinous side. Acid driven which allows it to be consumed through out the meal. Just a hint of bitterness on the finish — 2 years ago

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Super tasty New Year’s Bubbles — 5 years ago

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Delicious grower champagne. Great recommendation from @Sarah O'Kelley — 8 years ago

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So glad you enjoyed it!

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Nose : slight oxidation.

Palate: mineral and acidic. Get some lemon fruit as it opens. Some almond.
— 10 months ago

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Disgorgement: May 2022 | 70% Chardonnay / 30% Pinot Noir | 12.5% ABV — 10 months ago

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2008 based — 2 years ago

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June 2016 disgorgement. Bracing salinity. Really marvelous. — 5 years ago

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Even better than the real thing. — 9 months ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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Gawd...that album is 35 years old...yikes!
romo

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Still sounded fresh at The Sphere a few months ago @Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

De Margerie

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This is a great champagne. Not too sweet and very light. Will definitely be buying more — 10 months ago

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Tastes like new yeR !! 🎉 — 10 months ago

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Turd Ferguson

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Red king clusters going for $60/lb at my local shop. No bueno.

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An electric bottle of champagne. So light, energetic, floral/bright red fruit. Really good. Mar 2020 disg. — 5 years ago

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Rote Beeren.
Mittlerer Körper.
Schöner Abgang. Trinkt sich schön.
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Bryan Garcia
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Where's my party hat? — 10 years ago

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Dryyyyy and bubbly — 11 years ago

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