Nicolas Joly

Clos de la Coulée de Serrant Savennières Chenin Blanc 2019

9.5

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. — 9 days 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.

Somm David T

@Jay Kline Nice details here.

Jay Kline

@Somm David T thanks David. I just call them as I…ahem…taste them

Matua

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Runbunny

9.5

Grapefruit and can’t remember now, peach?, it was light summery and delicious. Great for bday sushi meal — 20 days ago

Edmond Vatan

Clos La Néore Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Conrad Green

9.5

Gorgeous. Very pure. Dazzling yet subtle for Sauvignon. Really excellent — 2 days ago

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"Brézé" Saumur Chenin Blanc 2013

Thijs Hendriks

9.7

Magnum. Magnificent experience! — 4 days ago

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Merry Edwards

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Robert Stackowiak

9.1

Not as creamy as I remember from past vintages, but excellent fruit and balance. One of the best domestics. August 2025. — 13 days ago

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Le Haut-Lieu Sec Vouvray Chenin Blanc

Maggie Harrison

8.9

2018 enjoyed 8/2025. — 17 days ago

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Sandlands

Amador County Chenin Blanc 2017

Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. No formal notes due to the setting however, looking back on my previous notes, that assessment still applies. The 2017 Amador County continues to be an absolutely delicious expression of the variety. Drink now through 2032. — 17 days ago

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Domaine Roulot

Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2019

Jan A

9.3

Beginning to show some signs of age, next bottle within the coming year — 5 hours ago

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Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2015

Some Dude

9.1

Wonderful depth and honeyed richness, with the fresh acidity to balance. Alas, we drank it 20 years too soon! This is one to put away and savor. — 2 days ago

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1965

J Manncini

9.5

Intense flavor big citrus incredible thanks Robert — 24 days ago

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Jonathan Wall

Wow! We have the ‘89 on deck for the holidays. Can’t wait!

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