Willie Carter

9.6

Pale yellow with effusive minuscule bubbles. Highly expressive aromas right out of the gate with toast with a dab of honey and smoke. Apples abound initially upon opening. Very pretty, delicate citrus notes of lemon zest and apricots. White grapes and really inviting spice. Dried fruit comes back with a warm embrace.

I’ve talked glowingly about these Bouvet champagnes before and will continue to do so because he just does not miss. The last vintage he made with his grandfather and though it’s oh so young, it exceeds expectations. Tiny production because most of the grapes are sold to Bollinger. Zero dosage so the terroir speaks clearly and the zippy acidity is pure. Composed of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Avenay Val D’Or, Bisseuil, and Mareuil sur Ay and disgorged in early 2020.

Very inviting in the mouth. No dosage isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but this is so warm and generous. Vibrant and engaging with orange and apricot notes. Toasty bread and hazelnuts along with chalk and sea spray. Exquisite minerality. These are exciting grower champagnes that seemingly only get better. — 2 years ago

Diane Dubansky Haase

9.0

Don’t mind if I do after a big Packers win today!! 💚 🏈 💛 — 4 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.1

This yellow-gold wine has aromas that are more herbal than floral, with savory dill bolstering the citrus and stone fruit. The palate carries much citrus along with savory balsamic notes. Acidity is great, and makes for a lively pairing with a variety of salads and seafood. — 5 years ago

Eleanor Gee

9.2

Yum, dry, gentle — 5 years ago

Sheila StCyr

9.3

Crisp, clean, citrusy with just a hint of peach! Delicious and affordable! I do love French Sauvignon Blancs! — 6 years ago

Aric Sandoval

9.0

Nice, crisp Albariño. #spanishwines #albariño #thisiswhatido — 7 years ago

Benno

9.0

Pretty good depth and texture here - nicely done — 3 years ago

Kat R

9.7

Birthday purchase. Really enjoyed it! Tart but balanced. I’d seek this wine out again! — 3 years ago

Karen Tripson

9.0

My favorite of Val do homem although I have consumed cases of the Vino verde — 5 years ago

Mike Reed

8.9

Slightly sweet went well with chicken tender salads on 7.04.19. 2016 vintage if that really matters here.... — 5 years ago

Brian Breslin

8.9

Great Trader Joe’s find — 6 years ago

Peter Coulthard

8.9

Far better than Aldi and it's price label - an enjoyable and easy to drink white. Not exceptional but great value. — 7 years ago

Kristi Lau

9.4

This wine is very smooth. It had a fruity start and a semi coppery finish. It was a great wine from start to finish. And at $2.99 from Grocery Outlet, I will be buying a LOT more! — 7 years ago

Canon Thomas

9.1

Val do Salnes. Floral, salty sea breeze, peach. — 3 years ago

Sara Thomas

8.9

Lovely! Bright, lemon/lime, white peach, lime blossoms. Minerally and very refreshing! — 4 years ago

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.9

Adegas Gran Vinum Mar de Viñas Albariño Rias Baixas/Val do Salnes 2018
A glass w work lunch of homegrown tomatoe/avocado and tinned sardines.
Medium yellow color. Aromas of drupe fruits (peach/apricot). Mouth is more about peach pit with a hint of bitterness and a savory, salty element. Went better w the tomatoes than the sardines (umami harmony?)
Disclaimer that I import it. — 5 years ago

Michael Wasser

9.0

Green fruits, great minerality, and a touch of saltiness — 5 years ago

Timothy Lynch

9.1

How do you rate an exceptionally fun wine that consists of Pinot Noir/Cab Franc/Négrette/Gamay Noir? Easy! Start at nine points and work up. (A slight chill is highly recommended and it will match perfectly with whatever you're pulling from the grill. God bless the French.) — 6 years ago

Felipe Ferreiro

Sommelier/Wine Director Restaurante Las Rias Bajas

9.4

En magnum un espectáculo!!!! Gran vino!!! — 7 years ago

Vincent Mangiacapra

9.3

Would have not guess it was an Albariño. Great balance and minerality. — 7 years ago