Salmon pink. Fresh. Cherry and strawberry. Spiciness. Cassis Blanc Clos Sainte-Magdeleine 23 @5797, Toscan, 250629-250720 — 4 months ago
After a breathe there’s a lot of citrus that subtly starts to introduce itself. Clean as can be, the bright and broadened nose brings along a luscious wallop to the palate. It’s kind of something to behold, and that will be noticed, frankly. Feels like a beautiful and luscious red, wrapped in the body of a voluptuous rose. There, I said it. It’s a full-bodied rose with joyous nuance to explore. — a month ago
Sixteen-year south Rhône white with staying power. — 4 months ago
Not bad for a CdP blanc, which is still not that good. — a month ago
From goblet-trained old-vine Clairette in Lirac (vineyard was “planted before 1870) on a hill overlooking the Rhône on the west side of the river, this lovely white wine shows honey and minerals, also some very nice acidity to balance, Clairette (which I adore) rarely shows the more viscous textural notes I get from southern Rhône Blancs that are mostly Roussanne and/or Marsanne (the latter mostly found in the northern Rhône), very good finish, lovely wine!!
I have actually walked this vineyard (6 years ago), the gnarled old vines are a pretty cool sight!! — 4 months ago
TwiLea Fletcher
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Celebrating the bees!🐝 — 7 days ago