Pale lemon in color.
Medium in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing limes, lemons, green apples, light wood, earth, herbs and minerals.
Nice finish with limes and almonds.
This is a very young Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley in France.
I had a few vintages of this wine and it is definitely better with age. Needs 5 years in the bottle to mature properly, but starting to drink nicely now.
This 9 year old Sauvignon Blanc drinks very fresh and young. Elegant and easy drinking.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 45 minutes of airtime.
Good by itself or with food.
13% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$250. — 11 days ago
Pale lemon in color with light golden hue.
Light nose and medium in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing lemons, yellow apples, oak, vanilla, spices, almonds, grapefruits and light herbs.
Clean finish with limes and grapefruits.
Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Crisp and refreshing.
Lots of oak and vanilla notes show up after 45 minutes of airtime.
Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Better when properly chilled.
13% alcohol by volume.
90 points. — 25 days ago
Great base-level CdR from the negociant side of Chave. Floral and high toned fruit on the nose, red fruit and a bit of pepper on the finish. Some good typical spice. Decent finish. Slightly high alcohol. Probably has some upside with aging. — 15 days ago
Decanted in the glass for 30 minutes, with bottle open during that time and later. The best wine experience so far. I tried it before on a tasting and was not impressed. Brioche, toast, citrus, apple and racing acidity were still present in my mouth after 2 minutes of taking a sip. I prefer to drink it the way I described at the beginning vs straight from the bottle that was standing in ice. — 17 days ago
A turning point vintage for the Domaine. I don’t think anyone faired better. 2013 Perrieres while still young, is in an amazing spot, showing both richness and energy wafting spiced ripe yellow fruit, pastry cream and white flowers layered in stony minerality. The palate is full and expansive with fabulous density, focus, balanced acids and a long finish. White burg at its finest…And now these Diam corks (which began in this vintage) give aging Lafon peace of mind 😅 — 21 days ago
Medium plum-toned ruby in color, with aromas of strawberry, tart red cherry, banana, raspberry, and cranberry. Dry with medium-plus acidity and a medium body. Bright, balanced, and refreshing.
— 16 days ago
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Pretty color of peach with a dark golden hue.
Fresh on the nose with limes, raspberries, strawberries, lemons, green apples, herbs, yeast, minerals, spices and light earth.
Medium bodied with medium plus acidity and tiny bubbles.
Dry on the palate with peaches, apricots, apples, raspberries, cherries, spices, herbs, yeast, light brioche, minerals and white pepper.
Long finish with limes and light bitter herbs.
This 18 year old Rosé Champagne is absolutely fantastic. Drinking very fresh right now, elegant and rich.
Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel. Well balanced and very entertaining.
Needed 30 minutes to open up and show its complexity, but good right out of the bottle too.
Wine Enthusiasts 95 points. Wine Advocate 96 points.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.
Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Delicious stuff.
A blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. Aged for 6 years on the lees, with 20% in oak barrels.
12% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$1,000. — 14 days ago