I just drank my last bottle, five and a half years after my previous note. While it's pale color seemed unchanged, it has unsurprisingly taken on some more mature notes. A slightly oxidative truffle scent showed initially, but with air, more typical sauvignon blanc character showed, including grassy, herbal gooseberry, citrus, and white flowers. Great cut and luscious mouthfeel made it a fantastic pairing with a creamy chicken dish. At peak to my palate.
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Jeunesse insolente, servi à l'aveugle les compères étaient sur un Sancerre de 2014-2015... Il est dans son sweet spot et y restera un bout, arômes empreintes de maturité avec un côté herbacé plaisant, lime, beaucoup de caractère. C'est la bouche qui étonne par sa charge et vigueur, minéral, fougueux mais rien ne dépasse. En dégustation plus technique mais j'aurais aimé l'avoir avec une St-Jacques... 93
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Whoa, at 9 years this wine is starting to strut its stuff. Gorgeous savory nose; even better on the palate. Grassy with white fruit and grapefruit. Phenomenal glycerin texture cut by penetrating acidity. Wet rocks in the background; lingering silky finish. Why don't I have more of this wine?
Magnifique et en pleine forme! Robe sans évolution, nez légèrement herbacé et sur la lime. La bouche est dense et tendre, elle culmine sur une finale salivante, avec une légère acidité apportant fraîcheur et minéralise. Une grande réussite dans le millésime moyen.
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I generally think the Comtesse is a step up from the other Boulay bottlings (and I prefer 06 to 07) but this bottle of Clos de Beaujeu is sensational and a tremendous value. At a nice point, where it has retained some of the zingy, grassy, citrusy from young Sancerre, but also has some additional weight and secondary characteristics.
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Really [expletive deleted] good! Oxidative notes give everything a slightly baked quality, yet it remains totally weightless on the palate. Ripe grapefruit, lemon and a little baked apple are supported by wet stones and crisp acidity. The minerality on the finish lingers for a surprisingly long time. Great lesson in Sancerre's capacity to age.
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Lumineux! Ce vin issu d'un millésime bien ordinaire nous a ébloui. Archétype du vin de Boulay, frais et citronné, minéral, avec un équilibre Sancerrois idéal. Belle longueur, précis et énergique, superbe. 92 pts
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Ratings of this are really too low - I've had this from magnum 3 times ( I work in a fine wine shop) and it has been mineral driven perfection each time. Very balanced wine that has everything in spades: minerality, fruit, acidity, structure - this is awesome wine that blows comparably priced Chablis (which I love) out of the water. Complex, powerful - the whole package.
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Showing some great oxidative notes and a bit of age. I was really impressed with the complexity that the years have added, while still retaining the crispness and acidity at its core.
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This has come into a very nice place now. Strong classic Sancerre mineral character on the nose. The fruit has really calmed down leaving the palate with a nice lean cut. Plenty of acidity making the palate come alive. Terrific wine. Still love this producer.
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Superbe Sancerre. Couleur très pâle presque transparente. Nez intense, sur la pierre à fusil et quelques notes d'agrumes et d'herbes fraîches. Maturité parfaite du fruit comme Boulay sait le faire, mais grande fraîcheur d'ensemble qui culmine en une finale très longue et savoureuse. Délicieux.
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Dinner chez Bisty (Brussels): Light yellow colour. Citrus, mineral, slightly flowery notes. With temperature some oak notes start appearing. High acidity, medium bodied, citrus (grapefruit), quite fruity impression on the palate. With temperature it appears a little more oily. 88-89 p.
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Une belle expression du sauvignon, où l’on retrouve un bouquet de haut niveau, complexe, élégant, délicat, offrant au fil de la soirée des arômes de clémentine, de pâte d’amande, de pain blanc, de citron et de citron confit, de tisane camomille, de beurre, accompagné occasionnellement d’une pointe subtile de fougère. La bouche est d’un grand équilibre, d’une rondeur et d’une impression de gras surprenante, mais assurément agréable. Une réussite sans équivoque. 91-92
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Une robe très pâle, transparente, avec des reflets verdâtres. Un beau nez expressif, offrant de la clémentine et du citron/pomme verte, entrelacés d’arômes métalliques et d’une pointe occasionnelle d’agrumes. Considérant le millésime de ce cru, on s’attend en bouche à une acidité vive, mais on obtient plutôt un vin doté d’un très grand équilibre, d’une texture presque opulente, rappelant le beurre. Somme toute, un très beau vin à prix doux. 91.
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Soooo good! Lovely light color, appetising aromas, and nicely balanced citrus fruits, with little obtrusion from oak. Perhaps a tiny bit hot on the finish. Probably has a longish life. Glass tasted on day two noticeably better than on first day. For me, a tremendous value.
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The nose on this wine is to die for. Lemon, Watermelon, Lime, minerals, and some oak. Sadly it falls flat on the palate. It's like a great movie preview that does not deliver.
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Pale green. Fairly rich nose of ripe grapefruit that downplays the herbaceous qualities of the grape. Fuller style that lacks some minerality but makes up for it with good balance and complexity. Strikingly long finish. Serious wine and quite impressive.
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1/22/2023 - french16 wrote:
Drunk for LVT Bday.
Magnum
Fantastic. Elegant. White truffles hint. Lively but with a soft and almost oily texture.
Great mag.
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9/5/2022 - WST Likes this wine:
I just drank my last bottle, five and a half years after my previous note. While it's pale color seemed unchanged, it has unsurprisingly taken on some more mature notes. A slightly oxidative truffle scent showed initially, but with air, more typical sauvignon blanc character showed, including grassy, herbal gooseberry, citrus, and white flowers. Great cut and luscious mouthfeel made it a fantastic pairing with a creamy chicken dish. At peak to my palate.
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7/23/2021 - ludwigbpm wrote: 93 Points
Jeunesse insolente, servi à l'aveugle les compères étaient sur un Sancerre de 2014-2015... Il est dans son sweet spot et y restera un bout, arômes empreintes de maturité avec un côté herbacé plaisant, lime, beaucoup de caractère. C'est la bouche qui étonne par sa charge et vigueur, minéral, fougueux mais rien ne dépasse. En dégustation plus technique mais j'aurais aimé l'avoir avec une St-Jacques... 93
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5/25/2021 - pouncey wrote: 92 Points
This is really great. Nice fruit and acidity but with an interesting savory note. A great food wine.
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1/6/2017 - WST Likes this wine: 93 Points
Whoa, at 9 years this wine is starting to strut its stuff. Gorgeous savory nose; even better on the palate. Grassy with white fruit and grapefruit. Phenomenal glycerin texture cut by penetrating acidity. Wet rocks in the background; lingering silky finish. Why don't I have more of this wine?
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4/9/2016 - ludwigbpm wrote: 93 Points
Magnifique et en pleine forme! Robe sans évolution, nez légèrement herbacé et sur la lime. La bouche est dense et tendre, elle culmine sur une finale salivante, avec une légère acidité apportant fraîcheur et minéralise. Une grande réussite dans le millésime moyen.
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7/22/2015 - Blacksmith450 wrote: 91 Points
Style épuré à la texture grasse. Long !
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3/5/2015 - MJHDC wrote:
I generally think the Comtesse is a step up from the other Boulay bottlings (and I prefer 06 to 07) but this bottle of Clos de Beaujeu is sensational and a tremendous value. At a nice point, where it has retained some of the zingy, grassy, citrusy from young Sancerre, but also has some additional weight and secondary characteristics.
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2/25/2015 - Seafoam Manor wrote: 94 Points
Really [expletive deleted] good! Oxidative notes give everything a slightly baked quality, yet it remains totally weightless on the palate. Ripe grapefruit, lemon and a little baked apple are supported by wet stones and crisp acidity. The minerality on the finish lingers for a surprisingly long time. Great lesson in Sancerre's capacity to age.
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12/26/2014 - d'Artagnan wrote: 92 Points
Lumineux! Ce vin issu d'un millésime bien ordinaire nous a ébloui. Archétype du vin de Boulay, frais et citronné, minéral, avec un équilibre Sancerrois idéal. Belle longueur, précis et énergique, superbe. 92 pts
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10/25/2014 - Cellarslacker wrote: 93 Points
Ratings of this are really too low - I've had this from magnum 3 times ( I work in a fine wine shop) and it has been mineral driven perfection each time. Very balanced wine that has everything in spades: minerality, fruit, acidity, structure - this is awesome wine that blows comparably priced Chablis (which I love) out of the water. Complex, powerful - the whole package.
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1/21/2014 - Employee500 wrote: 90 Points
Still fresh and vibrant. Very nice...no signs of oxidation or really even of age. Maybe my cellar is too cold...
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12/1/2013 - Seafoam Manor Likes this wine: 91 Points
Showing some great oxidative notes and a bit of age. I was really impressed with the complexity that the years have added, while still retaining the crispness and acidity at its core.
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10/29/2013 - WetRock wrote:
This has come into a very nice place now. Strong classic Sancerre mineral character on the nose. The fruit has really calmed down leaving the palate with a nice lean cut. Plenty of acidity making the palate come alive. Terrific wine. Still love this producer.
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7/22/2013 - Herve Likes this wine: 90 Points
Un peu de sucre résiduel mais un nez très droit et une grand longueur bien citronnée. Très bon et bien ouvert à ce stade.
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3/27/2013 - Bisty Likes this wine: 91 Points
In a very good place right now, smooth concentrated fruit aromas, the oak is more subtle and the acidity grip is still there but with a smooth finish.
Can be kept another five years but will then develop into quite a different experience.
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12/27/2011 - d'Artagnan wrote: 91 Points
Belle texture, bouche saline, vive, belle acidité. Un très beau Sancerre. 91+ pts
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12/4/2011 - Herve wrote: 87 Points
Carafage 2h, un peu en retrait, tres peu expressif au nez. Bel équilibre cependant entre le léger sucre et l'acidité.
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9/8/2011 - Bisty Likes this wine: 91 Points
Excellent acidity - it will go on for quite some years!
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5/1/2011 - ludwigbpm wrote: 93 Points
Superbe Sancerre. Couleur très pâle presque transparente. Nez intense, sur la pierre à fusil et quelques notes d'agrumes et d'herbes fraîches. Maturité parfaite du fruit comme Boulay sait le faire, mais grande fraîcheur d'ensemble qui culmine en une finale très longue et savoureuse. Délicieux.
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1/29/2011 - Vintomas wrote: 88 Points
Dinner chez Bisty (Brussels): Light yellow colour. Citrus, mineral, slightly flowery notes. With temperature some oak notes start appearing. High acidity, medium bodied, citrus (grapefruit), quite fruity impression on the palate. With temperature it appears a little more oily. 88-89 p.
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11/7/2010 - BigJul wrote: 92 Points
Une belle expression du sauvignon, où l’on retrouve un bouquet de haut niveau, complexe, élégant, délicat, offrant au fil de la soirée des arômes de clémentine, de pâte d’amande, de pain blanc, de citron et de citron confit, de tisane camomille, de beurre, accompagné occasionnellement d’une pointe subtile de fougère. La bouche est d’un grand équilibre, d’une rondeur et d’une impression de gras surprenante, mais assurément agréable. Une réussite sans équivoque. 91-92
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6/27/2010 - jacktball wrote:
Served with Crab Imperieal. Very good.
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5/23/2010 - soyhead wrote: 91 Points
Nose of grapefruit
Mouth is crisp , well delineated with strong flavor of pink sour grapefruit. Long finish. Very. Refreshing.
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3/22/2010 - BigJul Likes this wine: 91 Points
Une robe très pâle, transparente, avec des reflets verdâtres. Un beau nez expressif, offrant de la clémentine et du citron/pomme verte, entrelacés d’arômes métalliques et d’une pointe occasionnelle d’agrumes. Considérant le millésime de ce cru, on s’attend en bouche à une acidité vive, mais on obtient plutôt un vin doté d’un très grand équilibre, d’une texture presque opulente, rappelant le beurre. Somme toute, un très beau vin à prix doux. 91.
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12/30/2009 - Italiana wrote: 92 Points
Soooo good! Lovely light color, appetising aromas, and nicely balanced citrus fruits, with little obtrusion from oak. Perhaps a tiny bit hot on the finish. Probably has a longish life. Glass tasted on day two noticeably better than on first day. For me, a tremendous value.
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11/15/2009 - drwine2001 wrote:
Lighter, more angular and limestone than the Mont Damnes, but also very well made and excellent.
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7/17/2009 - bambam wrote: 88 Points
The nose on this wine is to die for. Lemon, Watermelon, Lime, minerals, and some oak. Sadly it falls flat on the palate. It's like a great movie preview that does not deliver.
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3/7/2009 - drwine2001 wrote:
Pale green. Fairly rich nose of ripe grapefruit that downplays the herbaceous qualities of the grape. Fuller style that lacks some minerality but makes up for it with good balance and complexity. Strikingly long finish. Serious wine and quite impressive.
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