Popped and poured. “Oh, hello friend!” This is what Sancerre is supposed to smell/taste like. Herbs and star fruit. Pyrazines are not prominent (long hang time has something to do with that). On the palate, the wine is dry and has simply wonderful acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and unbelievably chalky. This is a baby with a very bright life ahead. What a treat to get an early glimpse of the brilliance to come. Unfortunately, it’s getting harder and harder to find Sancerre like this. Drink now if you have multiples and you can appreciate the potential. Better after 2027. — 6 months ago
Smoky boy — 8 months ago
Delicious champagne - green apple with light floral body — a year ago
it has high alcohol, but i feel cool nuance, because it has sharp acidiy and lifted aromas. Well balanced and enjoyable classic Syrah beauty. — 3 years ago
Wow! Delicate bubbles let the chard and Pinot noir shine through. A bit of vanilla and bright lemon and brioche. Not too dry and a lovely bright mouth feel. Fantastic! — 5 months ago
Fruity. Acquired through JAL. About ¥10,000. — 8 months ago
Nice smooth flavorful wine. — 8 months ago
Probably held on to this a year too long but it showed well for the first night (mouse had set in by the following day). Citrus, white flowers, orange blossom. — 3 years ago
Juicy medium acidity, buttery mouth feel, hints of raspberry — 5 months ago
From mag. Light fruit. Minerality and supple sweetness. Great acidity. 2012 base. Delicious and long — 6 months ago
Belo vinho. 1 hora de decanter. — 7 months ago
Great stuff — 7 months ago
Layered, complex and ready to drink! Quince, honey some bread. Lively. — 8 months ago
Lovely mouth feel, nice finish and acidity, easy drinking — 2 years ago
Jay Kline
From magnum, the 1996 Grande Année pours a brilliant pale gold color with a persistent mousse. Initially, the wine showed more oxidative notes but it freshened up considerably with air (in fact, a tiny amount was leftover for the next morning and it remained brilliant, racy even!). On the nose, notes of almond, citrus, honey, chalky minerals and brioche. On the palate, wine is developing with absolutely brilliant acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and zippy. The 1996 vintage is simply amazing. Here we are, 28 years past vintage and this bright and full of life! Granted, it’s a magnum, but still. Drink now with patience or enjoy through 2046+. — 3 months ago