Doctor No

9.2

Beautiful Loire goodness, and a thousand times better than the last bottle I had (maybe it was the '09, which is closed). Bright and deep red fruit with a surprisingly rich mouthfeel for a Saumur, a muscular but lithe tannic presence and those subtle tobacco and spice notes I tend to associate more with Barolo. With some air, those classically Loire Cab Frqnc notes start coming through. Good depth. As good as a Guiberteau in a ripe year. — 8 years ago

Justin Hansohn

9.1

I'm still rooting for guiberteau but this is pretty decent 😜 — 8 years ago

John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

9.2

If you want to taste a cracking good Saumur that speaks the region and the varietal without paying the bullshit prices of Rougeard or Guiberteau - buy a whole case, instead of a bottle or two of those others - drink and enjoy with friends - instead of fondling them like a perv! Thanks Daniel J for finding this and brining sanity to this great region. 2011 vintage. — 9 years ago

Josh Orr

9.7

2012 vintage, the beer odyssey continues. Smells like great Vouvray and has the wicked sour kick on the palate like rockin Chenin. #guiberteau in beer form — 9 years ago

Alexander Vadas

9.3

Got a little eclipsed by the Guiberteau. Rich and lovely, but unfortunately not that memorable. It delivered a lot more 5 years ago! Magnum — 8 years ago

with Stephen and Michael

romo

9.3

Baby #cheval — 8 years ago

with Max

Justin Hansohn

9.6

Disgorged 2011. Everything you could imagine in a white wine besides oxidation. Tropical fruits, citrus fruits, toast, bread, caramel, butter, pastries, cream, salt. You name it and it's here with the bubbles to top it off. The aroma is intoxicating, the flavor is gripping. The finish reminded me of the last guiberteau breze clos de carmes I had ; lemon meringue with a resonating and smooth attack lasting seemingly forever for juice. Good lord yes 💦 — 9 years ago

Mindful(l) Of Wine

Owner The Source, Vance Wine Selections

9.7

It was a battle royale in Saumur. All of these Chenins were great but both Guiberteau wines shined brighter than Rougeard.. Totally different styles for sure. The Rougeard was definitely a beautiful and unique wine. — 11 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

Gorgeous nose. Bittersweet cocoa, ripe red berry fruits, wild herbs, spice, leathery and it is deep and precise. Very polished yet not modern at all. Kind of like Allemand or Guiberteau. Palate has terrific acidity, freshness and vivid fruit. Great mouthfeel. Has structure and beautiful tannins. Needs 1 or 2 hours. It really comes into balance after two hours. — 8 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.2

Crazy nose. Chlorine? But in a good way. Honeyed almonds, mineral, maybe some baked Apple. Intriguing. Lively palate, dense, almost Chenin-like. Palate impact reminds me of Guiberteau. Lovely mineral and textured. Really juicy. Impressive. — 8 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

The best Chenin no one knows. Guiberteau level. And yes there are levels to this shit. — 9 years ago

Pascaline Lepeltier, MS

Master Sommelier, Wine Director Rouge Tomate New York

9.3

The oak is more and more integrated and balanced, still a little prominent in the back palate - acidity is kicking back — 10 years ago