Mid Lemon in colour. Initial touch of oxidation on nose which largely disappeared. Barb said aromas of Dandelion which is a lawn weed in Australia. Very minerally (from soil riddled with flint). Touch of pineapple. This is barrel fermented Sauvignon Blanc from Pouilly Fume and as different as possible from Marlborough NZ Sauvignon Blanc. Great Intensity on the palate with the Oak in perfect balance. One of the 1001 wines. In the book “probably the greatest white made in the Upper Loire Valley”. I would like to try a younger vintage in the future. Made by the eccentric Didier Dagueneau.
Mid Lemon in colour. Initial touch of oxidation on nose which largely disappeared. Barb said aromas of Dandelion which is a lawn weed in Australia. Very minerally (from soil riddled with flint). Touch of pineapple. This is barrel fermented Sauvignon Blanc from Pouilly Fume and as different as possible from Marlborough NZ Sauvignon Blanc. Great Intensity on the palate with the Oak in perfect balance. One of the 1001 wines. In the book “probably the greatest white made in the Upper Loire Valley”. I would like to try a younger vintage in the future. Made by the eccentric Didier Dagueneau.
May 17th, 2020
Fantastic SB! Peach, grass, cities, olive oil. A thinking man's SB
Fantastic SB! Peach, grass, cities, olive oil. A thinking man's SB
Mar 5th, 2017
Ripe tree fruit. Lemon, flint, wet stone, perfume and honey. Peach, cassis, melon and grapefruit. M+ acid, m body, m+ finish. A bit of astringency. Love it!
Ripe tree fruit. Lemon, flint, wet stone, perfume and honey. Peach, cassis, melon and grapefruit. M+ acid, m body, m+ finish. A bit of astringency. Love it!
Feb 22nd, 2016
Pouilly-Fumé, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France
