Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Edmond Vatan

Clos La Néore Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2007

Bought a case of these on release for like (I think) $80 a bottle or so, opened a couple a few years later and was disappointed. I was told, “just wait.” And holy sh*t! Was that good advice. This blew my mind. If all Sauv Blancs/ sancerres tasted like this I’d have a new vice. Minerality out the wazoo, with perfectly balanced peach, grapefruit rind & melon notes…never cloying. Crisp, harmonious., unctuous. Downright delicious. Now I understand the current crazy prices. A one of a kind wine! — 4 days ago

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Domaine Huet

Le Haut-Lieu Demi-Sec Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2020

Dense and creamy showing weight and concentration. Candied lemon peel, ripe honey-crisp apples, with hints of butterscotch and chalky. Off-dry in style, with apple cider and honey note on the tongue. Lingering finish with pretty acidity. A classic example from a classic producer. 94 — 23 days ago

Raul, Ira and 2 others liked this

Alphonse Mellot

La Moussière Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2022

The rare Sancerre that I like. This had terrific minerality. None of the cat pee that most Sauvignon Blancs have. — 15 days ago

Lyle, Billy and 11 others liked this
Billy L.

Billy L.

Great Estate these are 40+ year old vines at the entry level. You have good taste! Cheers

Thibaud Boudignon

Anjou Chenin Blanc 2016

Vintage 2018 | Clean leanness and refinement. Elegant Chenin Blanc — 12 days ago

Doug, Byron and 19 others liked this

Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 2016

Riper & more dimensional than previous ‘ young’ vintages I’ve had from Raffault, & no cork taint obviously. A note to self that these can be delicious & reasonably priced when bought upon release. Plenty of bright red fruit, a brambly rose petal layer in secondary notes, & enough snap crackle pop in its low tannin body to keep it delicious. I didn’t go deep with Baudry but I did with Raffault despite its rep for faulty wines as they age- but I am excited by the promise here. May my ‘07s age gracefully… — 15 days ago

Owen Mazon
with Owen
Andrew, Ira and 6 others liked this

Domaine Huet

Le Haut-Lieu Moelleux Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2018

Rich and full bodied, though a touch sweeter than expected. Paired beautifully with grilled sweetbreads, white asparagus, morels and pea purée. — 12 days ago

Bob, David and 6 others liked this

Didier Dagueneau

Pur Sang Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc

Very surprising for a 2004 Sauvignon Blanc. Hints of lemon, gooseberries, and florals. Light gold color. — a month ago

Jim Hadley
with Jim
Iwan, Ron and 5 others liked this

Domaine Pascal Cotat

Les Monts Damnés Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Medium body Sancerre. Very floral. PnP. Got better with air. Wild exotic nose. A little more air maybe would have helped acidity. — a month ago

Eric and Peter liked this

Clos Rougeard

"Brézé" Saumur Chenin Blanc 2009

Casey Curbow
10

Seared in my memory. Perfect tertiary moment. Persistent length and balanced structure of fruit & herb. — 3 months ago

Jason PesaroGerald Montoya
with Jason and Gerald
LM, Tom and 2 others liked this