Gentil "Hugel" 2021
Alsace
Pale lemon color.
Aromas of citrus, pear, honeysuckle.
Off-dry. Flavors of lime, pear, honeysuckle, subtle herbs.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — a month ago
Awesome, peachy and unfiltered. Incredible value for money. — 4 months ago
1995 vintage. This tiny (2,3 hectares) Grand Cru Classé has been bought by the Moueix family and incorporated in the Premier Grand Cru Classé Belair-Monange ( that was already a mix of Belair and Magdelaine). There are several historical names that disappeared as they were incorporated in other estates, which is a bit sad given the quality and personality of some of these wines. If this 29 years old beauty is any indication, Clos La Madeleine deserves to stand on its own, but obviously, it's financially more interesting to sell it as a Premier Grand Cru Classé. This 1995 is drinking beautifully now. Crushed strawberries, roses, a hint of truffle, leather, and a distinctive minerality. Very much under the radar, but a beautiful elegant Saint-Emilion, with finesse and length. Abv. 12,5% — 15 days ago
Terrific at 10 years old. — 4 months ago
Looking at this in the bottle makes you excited. Glowing blush cider electric juice. Apricots, cinnamon, pear, green apple, and soft flowery nose. Bright, balanced, tart on the sip with lingering black tea notes. Just fun to drink. Look at. Look at while drinking. Slam dunk. — a month ago
Nv
1970-2017
Hmm.. — 20 days ago
Scintillating aromas of english peas, confectionary grapes, fresh herbs and minerals. True scene in nature stuff here. Crushed rocks and a meadow after a fresh rain. Gorgeous. Palate is so harmonious and pure with awesome freshness and purity. Razor sharp acidity and a palate staining finish. Some wild mint now on the nose. Juicy, incisive, invigorating and so concentrated. So sapid on the finish and really sticks in your gums with razors and opulence. Just a brilliant Sylvaner. Will be back as it evolves. This got so energetic after air and the opulence dialed back. Wonderful. — 3 months ago
Erik Longabardi
Legend winemaker. Legend wine — 8 days ago