Daniel Johannes find, love affair with the red (cab franc)- similar vibrancy also lifts this chenin above the 12$ pack.
Daniel Johannes find, love affair with the red (cab franc)- similar vibrancy also lifts this chenin above the 12$ pack.
Jun 25th, 2017
Light but steady stone fruit and lime, subtle smokiness: turning on the grill next step!
Light but steady stone fruit and lime, subtle smokiness: turning on the grill next step!
Dec 13th, 2016
One of my favorite small Loire producers; this is my first time trying their '15 Terres Blanches Saumur blanc. Screaming acidity with just a touch of phenolic action on the palate as well. A bit of oily texture from lees contact. Citrus blossom and honeysuckle, lime, tarragon, bread yeast, saline chalky mineral character on the nose. On the palate, same as the nose plus a bit of beeswaxy character and tart yellow apple. Body is medium (-). Alcohol sitting in balance. Very nice sub-$20 example of decent Loire Chenin.
One of my favorite small Loire producers; this is my first time trying their '15 Terres Blanches Saumur blanc. Screaming acidity with just a touch of phenolic action on the palate as well. A bit of oily texture from lees contact. Citrus blossom and honeysuckle, lime, tarragon, bread yeast, saline chalky mineral character on the nose. On the palate, same as the nose plus a bit of beeswaxy character and tart yellow apple. Body is medium (-). Alcohol sitting in balance. Very nice sub-$20 example of decent Loire Chenin.
Dec 10th, 2016
The chenin that'll make you love chenin. Every freaking time this wine blows my mind and stirs up "special feelings." Native fermentation, no fining, exotic fruit flavors, stony limestone hints and a kiss of tannin. Tremendous acidity, languishing finish. Would love to revisit in 10 years. Purchased at The Carriage in Florence, AL.
The chenin that'll make you love chenin. Every freaking time this wine blows my mind and stirs up "special feelings." Native fermentation, no fining, exotic fruit flavors, stony limestone hints and a kiss of tannin. Tremendous acidity, languishing finish. Would love to revisit in 10 years. Purchased at The Carriage in Florence, AL.
Sep 3rd, 2016
Saumur, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France
