Community Tasting Note

thierrynz wrote:

Wednesday, November 26, 2014 - The palest of the wines. Beautifully clear and the slightest touch of gold.
Fully expressive aromas of white florals, chalk, crushed limestone, fresh orchard fruit (apple and pears), and fresh quince and pungent lemon. Some development in the form of a slight honeyed and nutty character but tightly frame by the mineral vein of the wine which evokes oyster shells as the site often expresses. Great energy.
On palate, this is all about texture. While this is totally dry, this has great richness, with taste of almonds, apple, the slightest hint of lemon rind and honeycomb and long-lasting chalky creaminess. This is very primary in its presentation. Very long finish. There is plenty of structure and nerviness to this and this will keep forever.
To me this was a great expression of Clos du Papillon and some tasters were really taken by it. Others found it a coarser expression of chenin blanc.

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