Central Vineyards, Loire Valley

Clos Rougeard

Les Poyeux Saumur Champigny Cabernet Franc 2005

Poured into a decanter about 30min prior to service and enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2005 “Les Poyeux” pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with gorgeous notes of ripe and tart red and black fruits: currants, blackberries, dark cherry, tons of violets, horse blanket, tobacco, some pyrazines, some leather, fine warm spices, and ferrous minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and overwhelmingly sanguine. It’s incredible how much character can be packed into a 12.5% ABV wine. A stunning bottle. Drink now through 2045. — 7 days ago

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Douglas Braun

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So good love them

Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau

Blanc Fumé de Pouilly Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Stunning, really. Still fresh and fruity, but with impeccable balance. Wish I had more! — a month ago

Domaine de la Pépière

Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie Melon de Bourgogne 2023

Don’t let the secret out, it’s much too early, they are not ready but the hour is close at hand. — 20 days ago

Brian, Austin and 10 others liked this

Nicolas Joly

Clos de la Coulée de Serrant Savennières Chenin Blanc 2011

Opened prior to dinner and enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2011 pours a bright gold color with medium+ viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with gorgeous notes of ripe and tart orchard fruit: bruised Golden Delicious apple, lemon drop, marmalade, white flowers, a whiff of clove, Marcona almonds, lanolin and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is wooly. Weeeeeee!!! A special bottle that’s drinking so well at the moment. Drink now with patience through 2036. — 7 days ago

Dave, Tom and 14 others liked this

Domaine Hippolyte Reverdy

Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Beautiful dry sav blanc, and a fantastic value! Crisp, crystalline color with notes of green apple, sharp minerality, and a slight note of baked goods on the nose. Light bodied, with sharp crispness and acidity that tingles long after the first sip, with notes of lime rind, crisp green apple, white peach, and wet stone. The lime acid is very prominent! — 2 months ago

David, Andrew and 5 others liked this

Domaine Huet

Clos du Bourg Sec Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2021

Jan A
9.4

Round and mellow — 7 days ago

Rene, Dave and 10 others liked this

Champalou

Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2019

Easy drinking has notes of apple, honey and melon. Medium acidity, some minerals. Any wine from Kermit Lynch is very drinkable — 13 days ago