The most understated of wines the Beaujolais was very earthy while remaining light and flavorful. 2nd wine of night at cave Madeline in Beaune. — 8 years ago
Some background: Muller-Thurgau is a crossing between Riesling and Madeline Royale. It was once Germany's second most planted variety (as of @ 11 years ago). The variety suffered in status as the grape is easy to grow, and was often used in making plonk... but the Muller-Thurgau from Rainer Sauer is as elegant and mineral-driven as it is approachable.
On the nose, you get lime, sea spray and some grapefruit....which reflects on the palate. The wine also has a fine-grained beeswax-y texture, a tad like Chenin Blanc. Dry, with good lift and minerality. All in all, a terrific food wine. I paired this (with some hesitation) with Chorizo tacos from 4th St Market in Santa Ana, but man, did it go! I was worried about this wine not being able to handle the spice, but... beautiful pairing. It also went with their ceviche. All in all, quite good. 12% abv. — 8 years ago
Very fruity — 9 years ago
Madeline and cornbread entry succumbs to rice paper smoke aromas and flint-strike nose. Lemongrass, ginger and smoke emerge momentous and peaty in the middle with caramel and hazelnut oil fringes. Depth for leagues, and a clean-up-set finish with chive and nutmeg, brown sugar and lemon oil. — 9 years ago
A California take on the Sauterne, this one is delightful even nine years on. The bouquet is restrained, with just a touch of fruit notes. On the palate it is predominantly citrus with notes of vanilla and caramel and a sweet finish. Lovely. — 9 years ago
This time Madeline claims this is full 8. Lovely dry proseco — 7 years ago
Love an unoaked Chard. Wife really liked. Fruit and a little vanilla.
— 8 years ago
Some already know, but many might not and you need to know that German Pinot Noir has arrived! Not Spatburgunder, but Fruhburgunder, which is an early ripening Pinot Noir. Called Pinot Madeline in France and Early Burgundy in CA.
Burgundy will always be the mecca of Pinot Noir, but there have been numerous articles, opinion pieces, discussions and arguments as to where the best Pinot Noir is made outside of Burgundy. Well, if this Joseph Walter is any indication the reds from Franken have something to say and we all need to listen up.
Transparent, pure, with complete terroir reflection of rock and mineral, sweet spices and a touch of underbrush (stem inclusion?), all accenting a fine dose of bright red berry fruits. Supple, fine and slightly austere tannin frames an elegant but persistent finish. #franken — 8 years ago
Great wine for a Saturday evening with Madeline. Bright cherry and strawberry notes and a fantastic ruby color. There's a light mineral nose that really sets this wine apart from other great pinots. — 9 years ago
@Delectable Wine This is a '99 Prager Madeline Late Harvest Riesling. Happy Holy Holidays. Butterscotch, honeycomb, rum-soaked apricot, with a floral character rounding out the margins. Purchased on a trip to the winery on a very rainy day...fifteen years ago. — 10 years ago
2013 Pearl Morissette Cuvee Madeline Cabernet Franc — 7 years ago
Outstanding example of a Madeline Angevine. — 8 years ago
This was a great and rich Chablis - more round and complex than crisp but refreshing all the same. Drank at cave Madeline in Beaune. — 8 years ago
Apples. Not too sweet. Ding dong. — 9 years ago
Bomb - had at cave Madeline for lunch w duck — 9 years ago
Enjoying this beautiful wine with an awesome lamb Madeline grilled tonight! Perfect! — 9 years ago
Extremely sweet dessert wine, with a good docile profile to back it up. A great surprise to end a great evening with. — 9 years ago
David Kline
Huge grapefruit-tangerine tambourine clanging away at the intakes, with a sweet gasoline note pushed through pirouettes. Light vanilla, ginger, and lemon Madeline. Creamy mouthfeel, with lovely lime, grapefruit pudding, lemon peel, and cedar shavings. #peasantking #vermont #dipa #ipa #paleale #dankbeer — 7 years ago