Nicolas Thiais

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Clos de la Coulée de Serrant Savennières Chenin Blanc 2019

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2019 pours a pale yellow color with medium+ viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with intense, ripe notes of Comice pears, baked green apple, mixed fruit cup, lemons, white tree flowers, lanolin, raw almond, tarragon, a touch of raw honey and minerals. On the palate, the wine is off-dry(?) with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is waxy. I questioned the off-dry call because I actually think it’s dry but the power and ripeness of the fruit, not to mention the 15% ABV(!!), give the impression of sweetness. An utterly balanced wine despite the big personality. A wine that gives main character energy. I wish I had a week or more to track the development because this is such a wee babe. Drink now to experience its youth and enjoy through 2049. — a month ago

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Daniel M

I can completely relate to your tasting note about the mouthfeel being reminiscent of that of an off-dry wine. I had the same impression when tasting a 2013 a few years back. It was clearly a dry wine but with the touch of a sweet nectar.
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@Jay Kline Nice details here.
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@Somm David T thanks David. I just call them as I…ahem…taste them

Billecart-Salmon

Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart Brut Champagne Blend 2012

Not the biggest Billecart fan but this is drinking well. — 13 hours ago

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Domaine de Bellivière (Eric Nicolas)

Prémices Jasnières Chenin Blanc 2022

This was very well balanced. The nose was beautiful with flowers and tropical fruit. Great mouthfeel and not sweet tasting. It was perfect on a hot humid day. — 3 months ago

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Nicolas Feuillatte

Réserve Exclusive Brut Champagne

Mineral, brioche, honey. — 15 days ago

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Bodega Catena Zapata

Nicolas Catena Zapata Malbec 2018

Vintage 2018 — 22 days ago

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Domaine de Bellivière (Eric Nicolas)

Rouge-Gorge Coteaux Du Loir Pineau d'Aunis 2022

This was a by-the-glass favorite at the Loire property where we stayed. Biodynamic Pinot d’Aunis. Lots of wild red berries complicated by earthy, peppery and floral tones — 5 months ago

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