romo

9.1

@Peter van den Besselaar would call this “frivolous”. Light tannin, easy drinking. #orangewine — 2 years ago

Daniel M

8.9

Everything @Peter van den Besselaar said about the 2015 he tasted stands here.

Cherry and almond on the nose, there is maybe a touch of strawberry too. Good palate, not unlike a burgundy one in structure, very strong acid backbone, good width, with a soft mouthfeel but lots of energy, a nice strawberry, cherry note all along, a bit of a spicy tannic thing in mid palate and a very long fruity finish along that acid backbone. While not grand, this is a very nice tasting experience. — 4 years ago

Adam Gäfvert

9.1

Ännu ett av Marelise van Rensburgs viner, som jag plockade upp nere i Sydafrika. Gamla stockar, vinifierat till 25% med hela klasar. Doftar nyponbuske, järn, gurkskal, söt frukt och söt tobak. Smakmässigt är den bärig och lätt. Ljusa bär som mogna jordgubbar och friska lingon i samspel med lakrits och viol. Finkornig tannin och farligt klunkvänlig. — 6 years ago

Josh Morgenthau

9.6

The 2020 version of this cuvée once again notches into my top white wines ever. Elements are in balance and working with vim and vigor. Body is full, acid is bright and crystalline but somehow tender (that’s relative - it is still scorching). And the texture is world class. The floral and confectionary perfumes that emerge in time layered over wool and slate simply steal the show.

New Year, and let’s be honest the world seems to be hurtling past the point of no return into a black hole of shit, but I’m thankful for Roches Neuves / Boudignon / Huet / Closel and the other guiding lights of Loire Chenin, making what I maintain is some of the best wine on earth and selling it for a pittance (even at $80 this is a value) Until everyone else wises up, I will just be over here with my other Chenin zealots (here’s looking at you @Peter van den Besselaar ) nursing bottles of Saumur, Savennieres and Anjou and laughing at our good fortune. Not dry, #cheninjanuary — 2 years ago

romo

9.1

Vintage 2014 | Razorsharpe Chenin Blanc with minerality. Not a wine to get acquainted with the grape, it does by no means try to charm you. But for lovers of a Chenin Blanc, it is top! Nice acidity. Pure. | A lot like @Peter van den Besselaar ’s Boudignon from last week. Happy Birthday! 🎂 — 4 years ago

Roel van der Burg

Sommelier at Restaurant Entrepot

8.9

Unwrapping gifts 1/3. Opening unknown bottles is exciting. This petnat was a perfect apéritif. Clean, fresh, and frothy. Made out of Menu Pineau and Romorantin; world-famous in Cheverny. Thanks @Peter van den Besselaar! — 9 years ago

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Kristof Vande Velde

9.3

Bloody delicious. — 3 years ago

Al Doyle

9.1

@Peter van den Besselaar got it right… glad to take a recommendation 👍 — 3 years ago

Martijn

9.3

Great white wine made of Melon de Bourgogne. Bought last year at the winery. They produce some great small cuvees which can be found on many wine lists in fine dining restaurants and I completely get that.
@Peter van den Besselaar thanks for sending me to this excellent wine maker! — 4 years ago

romo

9.2

@Peter van den Besselaar might describe this as “frivolous”. — 5 years ago