2009 Château Margüi Côteaux Varois Blanc

Community Tasting Notes (1) Avg Score: 81.5 points

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  9/15/2012 - AllRed wrote: 83 Points

  Gibby's Hauser Tasting (Gibby's Wine Den, Geneva IL): This estate was purchased in 2000 by Phillipe and Marie-Christine Guillanton who began restoring the vineyards and gardens. Their first vintage was 2003, and with the 2008 vintage they were certified organic and now make the wines according to biodynamic principles. Their full production is abut 5,000 cases and includes the blanc, a rose and a rouge. The blanc is 8% Ugni Blanc and 92% Rolle, aged in new barrels. Rolle is the French name for the Vermentino grape from Italy. Yellow color with a green tint. Aromas of lemon blossoms, honeysuckle and citrus- simple, but rather elegant and pleasing. Bright acidity on the attack, but then the oak takes over and completely overwhelms the palate. Harsh new oak with little fruit discernible underneath. Shortish finish. Others liked this much more than I did.

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