Same wine, same place. No detailed notes this time. A wonderful grower Champagne from the area of Saint-Thierry, made from 70% Pinot Meunier and 30% Pinot Noir, fermented in oak, 5% dosage. An excellent aperitif and an exceptional value.
Partially fermented in oak. Floral and fresh, citrus and minerals, smoky (Xisto is a local type of slate), subtle bitters, supple and juicy, reminiscent of a Mosel Riesling, light but with good intensity, good length. Lovely wine.
Youthful (obviously), fresh and pure, silky, bright fruit and spice, floral freshness (violets, rose), juicy and forward, lively bitters, energetic and mineral, linear and precise, lovely flavours, good length.
16 ans de vieillissement, 39.5% ABV. An Armagnac of real finesse, floral, fresh, lifted (elderflower) nose, hint of yellow prune, silky and rich, subtle warmth from the wood, spices and plums, appropriate heat, very good length.
NV Francis Boulard Champagne Les Murgiers Extra Brut 91 Points
France, Champagne
Same wine, same place. No detailed notes this time. A wonderful grower Champagne from the area of Saint-Thierry, made from 70% Pinot Meunier and 30% Pinot Noir, fermented in oak, 5% dosage. An excellent aperitif and an exceptional value.
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2014 Coto de Gomariz Albariño Viño de Encostas de Xistos 90 Points
Spain, Galicia, Ribeiro
Partially fermented in oak. Floral and fresh, citrus and minerals, smoky (Xisto is a local type of slate), subtle bitters, supple and juicy, reminiscent of a Mosel Riesling, light but with good intensity, good length. Lovely wine.
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2014 Olivier Rivière Rioja Rayos Uva 89 Points
Spain, La Rioja, Rioja
Youthful (obviously), fresh and pure, silky, bright fruit and spice, floral freshness (violets, rose), juicy and forward, lively bitters, energetic and mineral, linear and precise, lovely flavours, good length.
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NV Francis Darroze Bas Armagnac Les Pièces Oubliées No. 724 92 Points
France, Southwest France, Gascony, Bas Armagnac
16 ans de vieillissement, 39.5% ABV. An Armagnac of real finesse, floral, fresh, lifted (elderflower) nose, hint of yellow prune, silky and rich, subtle warmth from the wood, spices and plums, appropriate heat, very good length.
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