Sweet aroma explosion. Light honey, Mirabelle plums, apricots, white tea, candied orange peel, yet it remains so fresh.
On the palate this is so balance, so juicy, v. sweet to still fresh. And there’s depth, a hint of tannic structure, a stony, mineral finish.
Why have dessert when you can have this? — 2 years ago
Lemongrass and minerals. Lovely! — 5 years ago
Beautiful wine — 5 years ago
Just an awesome Chardonnay. — 6 years ago
Nice complexity on the finish that I don't get with other cavas; need to go to Spain soon. — 8 years ago
Prefer it freshly opened with limited air while it's still tight. Really good. — 8 years ago
Absolutely delicious !! Sometimes you wait for a special occasion and sometimes you realize life, love, friendship and sister-in-laws are a special occasion. Love you Meas. Cheers to John! — 9 years ago
At Les terrasses d'Uriage, with Ivan & Mel — 9 years ago
Medium-deep ruby-purple color.
Aromas of blueberry compote,
Dry. Flavors of ripe blackberry, blueberry, cinnamon, licorice. Medium, chewy tannins.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 8 months ago
Lots of complex aromatics that became even more expressive as the bottle warmed up. Some oxidative notes mixed with bread and flowers. In the mouth this leans to the vinous side. Acid driven which allows it to be consumed through out the meal. Just a hint of bitterness on the finish — a year ago
Wine Shoe wine — 4 years ago
Unreal. If I’m going to drink dessert wine this is it. — 6 years ago
That nose!!! — 8 years ago
Great texture on this and a good dollop of fruit up front but not so much i would call it "sweet". Haven't tried many wines from Loire but for the money, this Sauv Blanc is hard to beat. — 9 years ago
Rich, very full bodied, hints of black licorice with heavy cherry and blackberry on the nose. Raspberry, blackberry (dark berry) blend with a subtle yet tannic finish. Great wine — 10 years ago
Well balanced deep rich red and dark fruit. At or near peak but should hold on for a few years — 10 months ago
Dry and bold with a lingering finish. Oak, tart cherries, and a hint of something that reminds me of really good olive brine. — 4 years ago
Semi-sweet, light and refreshing, good table wine — 4 years ago
Mature, complex with spicy dark fruit. Impressive with good length. Ripe tannins. — 5 years ago
11 June 2018. Frenchette, New York, NY. — 6 years ago
Black cherry, earth funk but brought and fruity. Great balance and acidity. Fun and interesting but also something I could drink regularly. Awesome baby bandol! — 7 years ago
2 August 2016. The Four Horsemen, Brooklyn, NY. — 8 years ago
An 09 I opened and then vacuum pumped and left for 2 weeks (out of town). It just got better!. Dark and big but not too brawney. Raspberry as opposed to plum fruitv. Nice spice and a just a bit of sweetness — 10 years ago
Severn Goodwin
Annual Fall seclusion at our cabin in the Rangeley lakes region of Maine.
(Notes this year were avoided, but scores are honest.) — 8 months ago