Bill's Place - Lakeview, IL
Tasted Sunday, November 12, 2006 by Nanda with 536 views
A handful of friends got together at Bill's place to taste through the varietals of the Loire Valley.
For me, the Nicolas Joly was the hands down class of this flight. The group was split on the Joly and Huet for WOTF.
Overall a bit disappointing for me. Group and my WOTF was the Baudry.
A superb end to the tasting. Both wines were exceptional and reinforce my personal belief that Chenin is best in a sweeter style. The Cuvee Constance was easily my WOTD.
Thanks to Bill and all for a great time!
2002 Domaine des Baumard Crémant de Loire Cuvée Millésimée 88 Points
France, Loire Valley, Crémant de Loire
Nose of minerals, earth tones and white flowers. On the palate a clean and racy mouthfeel with minerals and white fruit. Medium lengthed finish is a bit austere and nondescript. A lively and simple sparkler.
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1995 Domaine Huet Vouvray Sec Le Mont 87 Points
France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray
Gold in color with honey and ripe white fruits on the nose. Lighly viscous with boytris and bees wax on the palate. Elegant fruit and weight but lacking lift and liveliness. Some acid would've taken this flat effort from just good to special.
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2004 Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc Petit 89 Points
South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch
Pale straw in color with an underspoken, mineral-driven nose. The palate is fresh and exuberant showing loads of minerals and "unrripe" white fruits (a couple thought white peaches). Balanced with good length. For those fond of wines easy on fruit and big on minerals and structure, this is quite nice for the money ($8 about a year ago).
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2000 Nicolas Joly Clos de la Coulée de Serrant 93 Points
France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Savennières-Coulée de Serrant
Gold in color offering a gorgeous and complex nose. Streams of honey, boytris, minerals, white flowers, spice and orange peel. The palate is layered with multiple dimensions. White fruits, honey and earth tones intermingle flowing seamlessly into a long, long finish. Complex and balanced. Very, very nice.
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