| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2007 Domaine Ricard Touraine Le Vilain P'tit RougeCôt, Malbec more |
9/1/2010 - vanpe003 wrote: 88 pointsA nice mid-weight wine with a lot of character. It has the aura of an unpretentious country wine, kind of a farmer's daughter in a sack dress. But sit down and get to know it, and there's more than meets the eye. Red cherries on the palate along with a bit of resin for depth and some good acidity. Very nicely balanced, particularly if left to evolve in the glass for an hour or so. I prefer this with a bit of air, as it becomes rounder and more pleasant for my tastes. I like this better than the 88pts would indicate, perhaps because the 12.5% alcohol is such a pleasant change of pace. |
| Red |
2007 Domaine Ricard Touraine Le Vilain P'tit RougeCôt, Malbec more |
8/31/2010 - jkwatson wrote: 89 pointsReally, really good. Just at the right intersection of minerals, low alchohol and delicious fruit. Wish I had bought more than one bottle! |
| Red |
2007 Domaine Ricard Touraine Le Vilain P'tit RougeCôt, Malbec more |
8/22/2010 - mattemmo Likes this wine: NRRock, soil, mineral, terroir. |
| White |
2008 Domaine Ricard Touraine Les Trois ChênesSauvignon Blanc more |
8/21/2010 - guitarguy wrote: 90 pointsNo good notes but my impression of solid lime and lemon fruit with a rock kiss. |
| Red |
2007 Domaine Ricard Touraine Le Vilain P'tit RougeCôt, Malbec more |
8/18/2010 - SteveG wrote: 89 pointsJust what it sounds like, a touch of Loire greenness blended with the greater intensity and tannic grip of malbec. Well-balanced, fresh and elegant, not complex and thought-provoking, just delicious. |
| White |
2009 Domaine Ricard Touraine Pierre à FeuSauvignon Blanc more |
8/17/2010 - MindMuse wrote: NRThis has been a very good case buy and timely refreshing and versatile wine for the hot season. (88) |
| White |
2009 Domaine Ricard Touraine Les Trois ChênesSauvignon Blanc more |
8/17/2010 - grapist wrote: NRAn exceptional SB for the pricepoint. An excellent one at any price. |
| White |
2008 Domaine Ricard Touraine Les Trois ChênesSauvignon Blanc more |
8/9/2010 - guitarguy wrote: 91 pointsThis is very, very good. Glad I have 5 more. Tangerine nose, lime and rock, flavors of tangerine, lime-kissed rock without any bitterness. Very good. |
| White |
2009 Domaine Ricard Touraine Le PetiotSauvignon Blanc more |
8/8/2010 - gtonn wrote: 89 pointsPale green. Nose of grapefruit, lemons and stones. well balanced. |
| White |
2009 Domaine Ricard Touraine Le PetiotSauvignon Blanc more |
7/27/2010 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NRExtended lees ageing on this one. Fun, fresh, vibrant. Fine at $14. |
| White |
2009 Domaine Ricard Touraine Pierre à FeuSauvignon Blanc more |
7/26/2010 - sethmorgenlong wrote: NRPale platinum hue. At first, aromas of crushed quartz, flinty minerals mingled with quiet citrus and a slight sweet rain; as it warmed, hints of honeycomb, brûlée grapefruit and Oregon gooseberry came through. On the palate this wine is clean with high acidity, crisp and long on the finish, punching way higher than it's weight/price class suggests. The palate follows the nose with fresh flavors of kiwi and pink grapefruit juice studded with steely minerality and held up by crushed rock with an ease of spring water. Beautiful example of a warm vintage Touraine Sauvignon from a quality minded producer. |
| White |
2009 Domaine Ricard Touraine Le PetiotSauvignon Blanc more |
7/21/2010 - David Paris (dbp) wrote: 89 pointsNo formal notes, but a very well rounded wine with great balanced acidity throughout. My parents who aren't really wine people (literally a couple glasses a year, and only while we're together) really enjoyed this. Pleasing for all palates. |
| White |
2008 Domaine Ricard Touraine Les Trois ChênesSauvignon Blanc more |
7/17/2010 - pkessling wrote: 91 pointsPurchased from Wine Access. 100% Sauvignon Blanc from 80 year old vines. Alcohol: 13%. Uniform pale yellow color with very little edge coloring. Aromas of citrus, apple, straw, salt air, no wood. Body was medium light with lively acidity. Flavors of: grapefruit, lemon, minerals and a slight salty finish. Very long finish. This is a great example of an Old World Sav. Blanc. Nothing like a NZ Sav. Blanc which had been my only previous Sav Blancs. Not a whole lot of fruit but a whole lot of acidity and minerality. This is one of the best whites that I have had this year. Wish that I had bought more than 2 bottles. Will let the second one sit for another year. Excellent with grilled tuna. |
| White |
2009 Domaine Ricard Touraine Le PetiotSauvignon Blanc more |
7/10/2010 - tarheel17 wrote: 87 pointsvery correct sauv blanc. nothing amazingly impressive about it. Good $10 purchase. Picnic wine. |
| Red |
2009 Domaine Ricard Touraine Le Clos de VauriouGamay more |
7/8/2010 - jeffal66 Likes this wine: 92 pointsThis is a beauty of a wine. Very expressive nose, elegant fruit just under the surface - moderately dry. White pepper, gentle floral notes, a hint of Juicy Fruit on the lovely finish. Complex and low in alcohol. All for 10 bucks. A dandy. |
| White |
2009 Domaine Ricard Touraine Le PetiotSauvignon Blanc more |
7/7/2010 - mulder wrote: 89 pointsBright lemon and grapefruit with noticeable minerality on the palate. |
| White |
2009 Domaine Ricard Touraine Les Trois ChênesSauvignon Blanc more |
7/5/2010 - grapist wrote: 92 pointsBest QPR white I know of. Wish I could find more |
| White |
2008 Domaine Ricard Touraine Les Trois ChênesSauvignon Blanc more |
7/4/2010 - Dulcie and Aylwin wrote: NRHad topped up a case from Wine Access with a brace of these; pity it wasn't more. Have to concur with the generally very favourable tone of preceding TNs. It's always encouraging to hear Dulcie crowing, "It's delicious." Color of pale straw, the nose is very interesting with notes of rosemary and lavender, or so I thought; on the palate lush, tingling and vibrant, bundles of acidity, minerality, ripe citrus. Immensely drinkable. |
| Red |
2008 Domaine Ricard Touraine Le Clos de VauriouGamay more |
7/1/2010 - Beegsy wrote: 93 pointsAnother fabulous bottle... drinking it with food now and smelling less cherry, but catching some lavender and truffle. Delicious. May have to stock up! |
| Red |
2007 Domaine Ricard Touraine Le Vilain P'tit RougeCôt, Malbec more |
6/29/2010 - luchavino wrote: 85 pointsPurple color with a nose of blueberry, raspberry and currant with overtones of smoke, peat and hints of pepper. The palate is dark red fruit accented by cedar and leather that leads to a long finish. |
| White |
2009 Domaine Ricard Touraine Les Trois ChênesSauvignon Blanc more |
6/29/2010 - grapist wrote: 92 pointsTo me, simply the best bottle of white wine under 20 bucks that I know of. |
| White |
2009 Domaine Ricard Touraine Les Trois ChênesSauvignon Blanc more |
6/25/2010 - grapist wrote: 92 pointsAlmost on a par with the '07 Dagenaeu Pur Sang that followed - and that's saying a lot |
| White |
2009 Domaine Ricard Touraine Pierre à FeuSauvignon Blanc more |
6/25/2010 - Chateaunole-du-Pape wrote: 88 pointsTart fruit and while acidity is present, it is certainly manageable. Excellent QPR and a very pleasant daily drinker in these hot summer months. |
| White |
2008 Domaine Ricard Touraine Les Trois ChênesSauvignon Blanc more |
6/22/2010 - Mrbuzz Likes this wine: NRSummer tasty! |
| White |
2009 Domaine Ricard Touraine Le PetiotSauvignon Blanc more |
6/22/2010 - Kmonkey wrote: 89 pointsThis is getting better and more balanced with each bottle. |
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