Right up my alley! Not complex or very long, but one hundred percent joy. From about one ha vineyard, raised in old barrels. Nothing added. Wild fruit bomb containing lots of black currant, blackberries, grass and bell pepper. Medium tannins, astringent and coarse texture. — 2 years ago
Loved it, both you and Liz. Pear and honey, acid, floral. Pretty great. I think you love rousanne. — 3 years ago
So good w Addie before date — 5 months ago
Nosegasm, even refrigerator cold.
This wine is everything I love about chenin blanc. Spice, cola, floral honey in the nostrils. A honey velvet texture a lingering aftertaste, perfect refreshing acid balance. Damn good wine. — 2 years ago
Stone fruit and slate with a touch of grapefruit. Brighter than many French Sauvignon Blancs; very tasty! — 3 years ago
Savennières Cuvée du château 1995, Nicolas Joly. Domaine de la Coulée de Serrant.
The nose is a bit muted right now and only displays mushroom and forest soil scents. No sign of oxydation though which I was expecting.
The palate is very wide and long. What a Chenin! Very strong acid backbone that goes for ever, apple and lemon all along, some thickness and viscosity on the sides with a strong grip. The touch is almost the one of a moelleux. This is unreal. The finish is apple and lemon and eternal freshness. It lasts for more than a minute. Great wine! — 4 years ago
Truly unique. Classic chenin flavors. But very singular and focused. Nutty, grassy, apple. Very very good. — 9 months ago
described as black current and black olives. Spot on. Every sip is exciting — 3 years ago
Gilbert Van Hassel
This remains one of the greatest white dry wines of France although probably not for everybody. Every year is a surprise and that inconsistency can be off-putting. Golden color, medium weight, quite high in alcohol (14.5) and cloudy. Long burn, apricot, dried raisins, apple and pineapple. — 4 days ago