The 2020 Clos du Bourg Demi-Sec is starting to shake off the first days of its infancy but it has a long life ahead. It is akin to a cloud of Chenin, which fills the mouth with pure aromas reminiscent of freshly stewed apples and violets. The texture is finely woven and there’s acid to provide line through its balanced residual sugar. (Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, September 2022)
The 2020 Clos du Bourg Demi-Sec is starting to shake off the first days of its infancy but it has a long life ahead. It is akin to a cloud of Chenin, which fills the mouth with pure aromas reminiscent of freshly stewed apples and violets. The texture is finely woven and there’s acid to provide line through its balanced residual sugar. (Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, September 2022)
Sep 16th, 2022
Grapey, honeycomb, lily flower, honeysuckle, very expressive. Good acid and if you’re not an acid freak like I am you will not miss it. Needs more time to gain complexity.
Grapey, honeycomb, lily flower, honeysuckle, very expressive. Good acid and if you’re not an acid freak like I am you will not miss it. Needs more time to gain complexity.
Jun 18th, 2022
Gorgeous golden hue, honeyed, orchard fruit, melon, faintly floral, sappy texture but somehow weightless, floating on a reservoir of such untapped depth and intensity. I guess that’s why the John Gilman tasting note said “2020-2085+” or something insane like that. I totally believe it but also would like to drink the wine while I’m still alive
Gorgeous golden hue, honeyed, orchard fruit, melon, faintly floral, sappy texture but somehow weightless, floating on a reservoir of such untapped depth and intensity. I guess that’s why the John Gilman tasting note said “2020-2085+” or something insane like that. I totally believe it but also would like to drink the wine while I’m still alive
Dec 15th, 2020
Medium lemon; medium intensity aromas of quince, musky fruit, nectarine, melon, yellow pear, cider, honey; off dry, medium plus acid, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; long finish, complex and concentrated, very good
Medium lemon; medium intensity aromas of quince, musky fruit, nectarine, melon, yellow pear, cider, honey; off dry, medium plus acid, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; long finish, complex and concentrated, very good
Jan 20th, 2020
A little Aldehyde on the nose, but so pretty otherwise. Wet wool, honeyed, apricot, off dry, amazing acid and med weight on the body. Fun.
A little Aldehyde on the nose, but so pretty otherwise. Wet wool, honeyed, apricot, off dry, amazing acid and med weight on the body. Fun.
Dec 7th, 2018
Amazing acidity and botrytis on this one. Loved how balanced it was for being demi sec
Amazing acidity and botrytis on this one. Loved how balanced it was for being demi sec
Dec 16th, 2017
So, so, so good. Exactly the right amount of RS and screaming acid. 200-pound barbell on a tightrope. Oozes Chenin-y power: baked apples, beeswax, salt, honeysuckle, aged cheddar, and crushed white stone. Pinguets at the hight of his powers in a stellar vintage. Hope there are more in the pipeline like this. Demi-sec is my favorite style from the house and probably the most age-able table-wine style, as the Molleux are too sweet for anything but cheese, in general. Drink from now until the end of time.
So, so, so good. Exactly the right amount of RS and screaming acid. 200-pound barbell on a tightrope. Oozes Chenin-y power: baked apples, beeswax, salt, honeysuckle, aged cheddar, and crushed white stone. Pinguets at the hight of his powers in a stellar vintage. Hope there are more in the pipeline like this. Demi-sec is my favorite style from the house and probably the most age-able table-wine style, as the Molleux are too sweet for anything but cheese, in general. Drink from now until the end of time.
2 people found it helpfulDec 30th, 2014
2013. With Burt Williams.
2013. With Burt Williams.
2 people found it helpfulNov 6th, 2014
A classic benchmark for DemiSec Vouvray. Light golden color, Baked apple spice, ripe pears, ginger and honey. Just a hint of sweetness. Paired remarkably with Blue cheese
A classic benchmark for DemiSec Vouvray. Light golden color, Baked apple spice, ripe pears, ginger and honey. Just a hint of sweetness. Paired remarkably with Blue cheese
1 person found it helpfulApr 26th, 2022
Honey mushrooms apples acid insane @advacedsommcourse
Honey mushrooms apples acid insane @advacedsommcourse
1 person found it helpfulApr 15th, 2019
Vouvray, Touraine, Loire Valley, France
