Muscadet Tasting
Tasted Monday, June 27, 2011 by aagrawal with 493 views
Introduction
Overall very decent drinkable whites, still quite fresh. I don't feel any need to age them though... the young ones were just as good, sometimes better, than the aged versions.
A few wines are missing, and I'm too lazy to input them.
2005 Bernard Chereau, Comte Leloup de Chateau de Chesselas, Muscadet Serve et Maine (12%)
My #7. complex, mineral, white fruits, cheese; clean palate, older wine?, palate is a bit bitter. 83
2006 Remi Bonnet "Les Dabineires", Muscadet Serve et Maine (12%)
My #1. bit more golden yellow than the others; fruity, ripe apricot jam; clean, mineral, some fullness, good white fruit. 90
2009 Marc Oliver "Les Gras Moutons", Muscadet Serve et Maine (12%)
My #4. cheesy, huge minerals, apple; clean, crisp. 87-
2006 Gilbert Chon Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Sélection Vieilles Vignes Clos de la Chapelle 82 Points
France, Loire Valley, Pays Nantais, Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine
My #8. minerals, funky, cheesy; acidic, bit hollow?, oaky?, not my favorite but good. 82
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2008 Michel Delhommeau Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Cuvée St. Vincent 86 Points
France, Loire Valley, Pays Nantais, Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine
My #6. floral, steely, lemon-lime; medium bodied, balanced, clean; medium finish. 86-87
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2008 Michel Delhommeau Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Sur Lie Cuvée Harmonie 87 Points
France, Loire Valley, Pays Nantais, Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine
My #5. subtle minerality, clean, green apple; balanced, hint tingly, clean, nice lemon-lime finish. 87
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2009 Domaine de la Pépière Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine sur lie Vieilles Vignes Clos des Briords 88 Points
France, Loire Valley, Pays Nantais, Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine sur lie
My #2. peach, mineral, steely; nice acidity, great balance; nice finish. 88
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2009 Michel Delhommeau Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Sur Lie Cuvée Harmonie 87 Points
France, Loire Valley, Pays Nantais, Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine
My #3. clean, shells, minerally, stone, iron; clean, crisp, good acidity; moderate finish. 87
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