Doug Powers

9.3

Amazing white wine made from Romorantin grapes which visually looks like it’s 3-5 years old, at most, this grape variety is related to Chardonnay, but WAY drier, the entire appellation is 120 acres/48 hectares in the Loire valley, really a super unique wine that apparently will age almost forever, mineral, loads of acidity, needs food (which I don’t have in front of me — waaah!!), longish finish!! As an aside, there is a great Loire chateau to visit in this area, called Chateau de Cheverny, which is still lived in/occupied, but is well worth a visit!! Really amazing wine!! — 5 days ago

with Jim

Nathan Renfro

9.1

Nice wine to finish the evening with a crème brûlée. Not too sweet. Apricot, honey with some crispness. — 4 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2016 vintage. — 23 days ago

Ted

9.3

Always love Thibault’s effort. Ground cinnamon and earth with a pinch of tomato leaf and strawberries. — 4 months ago

with Jeni

Tracy Hall

9.5

Last bottle. Love this! Blue fruits, good texture but smooth. Can’t get enough of it. TBL — 2 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2016 vintage. Reticent nose. Medium-bodied. Smooth on the cheeks with soft tannins. Coming together nicely. — 4 years ago

Double Pound

9.2

Loved the romorantin — 3 months ago

Alan Johnston

9.4

3.4 Bordeaux blend with cheery fruits and a lively long smooth aftertaste. On sale for $13.99, a best buy, regularly $16.99. — 8 months ago

Doug Powers

9.2

Very mineral with floral notes as well, I do love aged Romorantin, great acidity, balance and depth, long, lingering finish, this should continue to improve for 5+ years!! — 9 months ago

with Jim

Vanessa

9.1

Marcel Couturier, La Cour des Bois, Saint-Véran AOC, Vintage 2015, ABV 13%.

This is a Chardonnay from the Saint-Véran appellation in the Mâconnais region of Burgundy, France 🇫🇷

Mâconnais is generally known for its richer, fuller-bodied Chardonnay expressions, in part due to its more southerly positioning in Burgundy and its warmer temperatures; this wine is an excellent example. 💕💕💕

This wine was produced using older French oak barrels, softening the edges of the orchard and stone fruit characteristics and imparting complexity. A little exposure to oxygen happens naturally when fermenting or aging wine in oak barrels and this exposure may be responsible for the beautiful golden hue I see in the glass, along with time spent in the bottle. 🌞

👃 On the nose this wine has a medium intensity of developing aromas. The aromas include primary notes of tart peach, apricot, yellow apple, lemon rind, also chamomile, orange flower, white blossom, flint and wet stone, also secondary notes of toast, cream, brioche, delicate vanilla and baking spices, and tertiary notes of caramel, butterscotch, and honey. 🍐 🍑 🍎 🍋

👄 On the palate this wine is dry. It has medium(+) acidity, a medium(+) body, medium alcohol, medium intensity in flavors consistent with the nose and a medium finish.

I love the weigh, richness, and complexity of this wine, which we bought at @france_44 recently.

We have paired this wine with sautéed shrimp, roasted veggies, and jasmine rice. It’s a lovely pairing, but I suspect this wine could stand up to an even richer meal or white meat.
— 4 years ago

with Deked1