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Domaine André Vatan

Les Charmes Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Always been a great fan of Sancerre Rouge, this one is absolute gold, lovely delicate berries, light, and an absolute joy, replaces definately Rosé as a summer wine — a month ago

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Hauts de Carco Patrimonio 2016

Sangiovese by way of Corsica. Somewhat earthier, spicier, more rustic. Acid a bit less and overall less polished than, say, a Tuscan Chianti. But a quite nice restrained wine. — 2 years ago

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Domaine Vatan

La Ronciere Sancerre Rouge Pinot Noir 2020

Cherry raspberry nose, fruity, fresh — 2 years ago

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Antoine Arena

Patrimoio Rosé 2017

Salty, crunchy, blood orange, and lemon citrus, mineral inflected attack that fans out to salt and fruit in the finish. Not for everyone but a nice change from your typical rose. — 3 years ago

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Toro Tinta de Toro 2019

Mothers Day 24 — a month ago

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Domaine de Cebene

Ex Arena Brigitte Chevalier Grenache Blend 2021

Really great value in a straightforward, honest, balanced Grenache. It’s grown within the Faugeres appellation but can’t claim the AOC apparently because it’s from deep sandy soils and not schist. No matter! Rayas grows Grenache in sand so there’s great precedent! Nose shows sappy kirsch-y fruit, lots of savory, mineral notes, and a touch of vanilla and spice. Soft and light-footed in the mouth. Quite dry, savory, and saline. Very soft tannin. Alcohol is relatively low at a stated 13.5. Drinking well now, it will certainly last a year or two longer, though I don’t think it will improve. I love wines like this. So food flexible. — 8 months ago

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Domaine Antoine-Marie Arena

Carco 2018

2021/12/10-11. An appealingly bright ruby, this has lots of herby cherry and some complexity from earth and a hint of spice. — 3 years ago

Edmond Vatan

Clos La Néore Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Outstanding. Honeyed, fresh, apricot, mineral. Really lovely. — 2 months ago

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Stéphane Vedeau

Jeannine Boutin Arena Mica Hermitage Syrah 2019

Inky, deep and brooding Syrah that’s smoothly old-world refined. Paired well with French bistro fare — 8 months ago

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Grotte di Sole Patrimonio Vermentino 2014

Dangerously quaffable. Sweet marzipan with underlying tang. — 2 years ago

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