A nice juicy, leaner Saumur-Champigny. Vinified and aged in stainless tank. On the nose, just-ripe raspberry and sour cherry, crushed graphite and pencil shavings, fresh green bell pepper, dried herbs, fresh rose petal, and a bit of brettanomyces. Palate is pretty much identical to the nose. Acid is medium (+), tannin is fine grained and of medium (+) intensity but in a way that kind of fools you at first into thinking it's lower; it kind of builds up slowly. Moderate body and weight with a silky texture. I'd drink this now, it's ready to go and won't benefit too much from further holding.
A nice juicy, leaner Saumur-Champigny. Vinified and aged in stainless tank. On the nose, just-ripe raspberry and sour cherry, crushed graphite and pencil shavings, fresh green bell pepper, dried herbs, fresh rose petal, and a bit of brettanomyces. Palate is pretty much identical to the nose. Acid is medium (+), tannin is fine grained and of medium (+) intensity but in a way that kind of fools you at first into thinking it's lower; it kind of builds up slowly. Moderate body and weight with a silky texture. I'd drink this now, it's ready to go and won't benefit too much from further holding.
Dec 11th, 2016
Medium body, medium tannins, more savory than fruit. Really delicious and interesting; smoky, meaty
Medium body, medium tannins, more savory than fruit. Really delicious and interesting; smoky, meaty
Nov 1st, 2015
Softer, less distinct progression from funk edged earthy green goodness to fresh fruit than the 2011. Still a good wine.
Softer, less distinct progression from funk edged earthy green goodness to fresh fruit than the 2011. Still a good wine.
Jun 5th, 2015
Saumur-Champigny, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France
