Sancerre, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France
I am not generally a fan of French SB, preferring the styles of California, New Zealand, and Australia for this varietal. Yet, surprisingly, this wine won my heart. It is crisp, slightly citric yet fruity, with flavors of granny smith apples, lemons, and kiwi fruit. It stood up to both Indian and Ethiopian foods, cutting through the clarified butters used in these cuisines. This wine was so easy-drinking that the entire bottle vanished quite early into each meal.
I am not generally a fan of French SB, preferring the styles of California, New Zealand, and Australia for this varietal. Yet, surprisingly, this wine won my heart. It is crisp, slightly citric yet fruity, with flavors of granny smith apples, lemons, and kiwi fruit. It stood up to both Indian and Ethiopian foods, cutting through the clarified butters used in these cuisines. This wine was so easy-drinking that the entire bottle vanished quite early into each meal.
1 person found it helpfulSep 17th, 2014Light and fresh, fruity notes… can’t determine the exact berry but possibly raspberry aftertaste and smell.
It took me a minute but I realized that the smell incredibly reminds me of elderflower!
Light and fresh, fruity notes… can’t determine the exact berry but possibly raspberry aftertaste and smell.
It took me a minute but I realized that the smell incredibly reminds me of elderflower!
Sharp apple and citrus with a dry finish which mellows in the glass.
Sharp apple and citrus with a dry finish which mellows in the glass.
Nov 27th, 2020
Too sweet for me. Needs to be served very cold.
Too sweet for me. Needs to be served very cold.
Aug 6th, 2017Mineral, floral, and grapefruit notes. Dry with soft acidity.
Mineral, floral, and grapefruit notes. Dry with soft acidity.
Jul 4th, 2017
Beautifully structure and lovely aroma
Beautifully structure and lovely aroma
Feb 4th, 2016
Crisp with nice floral and grapefruit flavors. Not too dry; a pleasant wine similar to Viognier!
Crisp with nice floral and grapefruit flavors. Not too dry; a pleasant wine similar to Viognier!
Nov 24th, 2015I would drink this again, nice fruit, good acid, and nice fruit rind undertones.
I would drink this again, nice fruit, good acid, and nice fruit rind undertones.
Sep 27th, 2015Great vintage. Fruity and full of body.
Great vintage. Fruity and full of body.
Jul 26th, 2014Very nice, smooth wine. Light bodied and smooth.
Very nice, smooth wine. Light bodied and smooth.
May 12th, 2013