2008 Domaine Des Augustins Vouvray Silex

Garagiste

• By Jon Rimmerman
  1/16/2011, (See more on Garagiste...)

  (AUGUSTINS Vouvray SILEX) Weekend Vouvray Dear Friends, I had this wine last night and if you are a fan of Huet’s Clos du Bourg sec, I cannot recommend it enough. From an old-vine parcel of pure silex-based Chenin Blanc in the far northerly sector of Vouvray, this is a property on the rise and the miniscule production makes the wine not only highly desirable but nearly impossible to find (except in Paris or a few local restaurants in Tours). Over the last few months, I received several tips on this wine from my sommelier friends in Paris (“you better secure this - fast”) but I was not prepared for the mature level of winemaking nor the depth and complexity in this example. A true sec bottling (with very low RS), the 2008 Silex is among the very best dry wines produced in all of Vouvray in 2008. It has a wonderful and pure varietal sense aligned to a palate coating, mineral and lime infused back-end that rolls along for a full minute after the wine has left your lips. As it gains air, the Silex sparkles and comes alive with energy as an electric cut and texture begin to emerge that are hallmarks of top Chenin. The wine is just as good or even better on the second night (which is quite remarkable). A titillating effort from an unknown artist on the fast track... VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for exemplary price/value and opportunity to discover something special while it is still reasonably priced. This parcel is directly from the winery cellar with perfect provenance (one small shipment for export – they are completely sold out after this parcel) 2008 Domaine des Augustins Vouvray “Silex” (Loire) - FIRST COME FIRST SERVED up to 12/person until we run out To order: niki@garagistewine.com This parcel is set to depart from the cellar next week (please check OARS for local pick up after March 1st). It will ship during the Spring shipping season. Out of state orders will be held for free under ideal storage conditions (56 degrees/70%humidity) until shipping is possible. Locals may pick up at their leisure. For current local pick up and arrival/ship information, please see your OARS link below (at the bottom of this offer) - don’t know how to access your OARS? Simply click the link and see your account. You can also paste the link into your browser. If you are having trouble with your link or your account, please contact: support@garagistewine.com NO SALES TO RETAILERS OR WHOLESALERS Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA Loire8810 Click here to view the status of your orders in O.A.R.S.