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
Graham cracker, crushed aspirin, honeycomb, Indian curry, allspice, marigold, cream & vanilla, cardamon, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, butterscotch. Gold color. — 9 months ago
This Gamay looks like a Cabernet Franc as it is so tightly wrapped in a fruity coat. But at taste the suppleness of the fabric immediately betrays it and tells you straightforwardly about Gamay, the better to invite you to even more festivities. A little sunny summer jewel in the heart of a winter.. Happy, fresh. Easy. Red-fruited with raspberry and strawberry, no noticeable tannin, but a finish. — 3 years ago
Honey. lemon. residual sugar. — 4 years ago
Light melon and peaches hint of sweetness — 6 years ago
Who knew Sancerre could age this well? — 11 years ago
Gamay. Magnum — a year ago
Very nice. And well done. — 3 years ago
Needed cheese rather than crab despite melted butter indulgence. Rich, extravagant, and some briny, saline inflections. However, not as much pop, cut, as anticipated. A good wine, but not spectacular for Ganevat. — 7 years ago
This, on the other hand, has no VA issues, just an insane variety of aromas and flavors. Barnyardy funk, spices (cinnamon even?), along with what I swear comes off as garlic to me. I'd like a bit more body though, and it seems pretty tannic still. A few years in bottle will probably do this some good, but this is unique and fun to drink anytime. #ganevatwednesdays — 9 years ago
2022 beauty. Quite restrained with hints of lychee, lanolin, peaches, herbal tea. Nice acidity for a Viognier. Perfect with a fennel based white Bouillabaisse — 6 months ago
It’s interesting to compare to Huet, though didn’t have them side by side. Chidaine kind of inhabits the mouth & palate, as if taking up residence: it’s so full & voluptuous.vibrating golden rod color, sunflowers. Waxy white & yellow stone fruits, with echoes of minerality. The fruit is dominant in its favor, I believe, but the half life could be so long can imagine a glorious tertiary & mineral future. I just can’t keep my paws off them long enough. — 8 months ago
2023 summer. With a little air to blow off reduction, real Côte de Beaune character — 9 months ago
Unbelievable!! — 3 years ago
Unbelievably delicious — 5 years ago
Quality Montlouis sous loire — 7 years ago
Such a funky and interesting wine — 10 years ago
Severn Goodwin
Confrérie Des Chevaliers du Tastevin Sous-Commanderie d'Albany, Pauleé Dinner; 2 February 2024 at Lake Ridge Restaurant, Round Lake, NY — 4 months ago