Domaine Vatan
Edmond Vatan
Clos La Néore Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2002
Of course, Randy Dunn used (uses still??) red wax, and even though I purchased some of my early Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernets while still less than 30, most of them will last until I’m nearing 130, which I concede ain’t happening!?!? 🤔🤷🙄🍷
Richard Leroy
Les Rouliers Vin de France Chenin Blanc 2015
A reductive nose, which blew off in about 20 minutes. In the mouth you stop for a second and ask yourself, Jura? Oxidative palate yet crazy levels of freshness. A fire hose of acidity that assaults your mouth but is joined by pure fruit. Wonderful intense finish.
Like Vatan, singular and not everyone’s taste. — 5 years ago
Would be great if someone who has tasted these with some age would chime in. @Antonio Galloni ?
Domaine André Vatan
Les Perrièrs Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Clean dry mineral and only a hint of citrus. — 3 months ago
Vatan
Triton Old Vines Tinta de Toro
Dark violet in color, this wine has a nose of black current, plum and tobacco/cigar. Silky tannins. Blackberry, cassis, chocolate, floral notes on the palate. Opens up nicely. — a year ago
Domaine Daniel Chotard
Cuvée Marcel Henri Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Quite lovely, some density and savory notes wrapped up in this fresh little 2012 from a new producer for me. Would happily drink this again, would be intriguing to try it next to Vatan or Dagueneau — 6 years ago
Philippe Delannoy
Fourchaume Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 1995
The strangest wine I’ve encountered all year - a relic from an old cellar in Beaune. We were no where near Chablis when we first opened it. Instead, it unfolded with the scents and flavours of a classic Sancerre (Alex said it reminded him of a young Vatan). With air, the wine transformed into something reminiscent of durian. Sounds unpleasant, but surprisingly it wasn’t. It made us think of those durian-filled pastries one might find at some dim sum places, a peculiar charm for those in the know. What combination of sulphur, fruit, and age led to this oddity? We could only guess. After about 2 hours, we finally arrived at the slated destination - saline, briny Chablis. Perhaps not the finest Chablis, but it was a wine that took us on a curious, winding journey. And if the empty bottle at the night’s end says anything, it’s that this wine, strange though it was, had its own subtle success. — 9 months ago
Domaine Lorenzon
Pièce 15 Mercurey Chardonnay 2016
Lots going on right out of the gate . Your nose leads you to believe you entered a French bakery. Pears and baked apples linger in the background. The first taste weighs your tongue down but almost immediately flavors of citrus , spearmint and. baked bread jump around on a trampoline made of acidity. Don’t laugh, reminded me of the uniqueness of Vatan. — 3 years ago
Philippe Vatan
Saumur-Champigny 2017
Always a pleasure to drink. — 5 years ago
Vatan
Toro Tinta de Toro
Earthy lovely — 6 years ago
Doug Powers
So, this Sancerre is one of those IYKYK wines that I purchased nearly 20 years ago and lost in my cellar — Edmond Vatan (who I believe has been deceased for some time, his daughter is running the tiny estate these days) made around 500 cases of this amazing Sancerre, but the dumb ass typing this note thought it’d easily last 20-25 years (2002 being a fine Loire vintage) — obviously I significantly miscalculated, as this should have been consumed 10 or more years ago. With that said, with fresh grilled tuna steaks, the wine is standing up well, very nice richness, still excellent acidity. but any freshness has long ago faded. Yet, my admiration for Monsieur Vatan is only enhanced by the fact this shows pretty darn well for a wine not likely intended to be aged as long as the dumb ass typist thought it should!! — 9 days ago