I was concerned about the level of oxidation when it was first opened, but as the night wore on, it became cleaner, and seemed to lighten in color, as much brighter fruit, minerals, salinity and fresh spring water, joined the honey and lanolin. By the end of the evening, it was singing, and the last glass was the best.
I was concerned about the level of oxidation when it was first opened, but as the night wore on, it became cleaner, and seemed to lighten in color, as much brighter fruit, minerals, salinity and fresh spring water, joined the honey and lanolin. By the end of the evening, it was singing, and the last glass was the best.
Oct 21st, 2014Much tarter and more linear than the 2002 Clos du Papillon, it needs air and still has ample life. With air it rounds out beautifully, but still holds on to a lot of verve, one of the best and freshest bottles I've had.
Much tarter and more linear than the 2002 Clos du Papillon, it needs air and still has ample life. With air it rounds out beautifully, but still holds on to a lot of verve, one of the best and freshest bottles I've had.
Oct 19th, 2016Floral, honeyed rocks with a hint of butterscotch, with refreshing tartness. This seems fresher than a couple of other bottles I've had in recent years.
Floral, honeyed rocks with a hint of butterscotch, with refreshing tartness. This seems fresher than a couple of other bottles I've had in recent years.
Sep 1st, 2015
Savennières, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France
