Les Caves de Pyrene - France, The South West (White) (Guildford, United Kingdom): The vines of Clos Lapeyre face southwards towards the hound's-tooth Pic du midi d'Ossau with maximum exposure to sunlight yet simultaneously protected from strong winds. The 12ha vineyard has been exhaustively mapped and analysed for soil composition. La Magendia is an Occitan expression meaning the best, however, this particular bottle was clearly not showing the quality that I've known from this producer. I think the bottle may have been slightly reduced with a dumb nose, and a texture on the palate and finish that was not dissimilar to cottage cheese; a big shame.
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12/26/2014 - Rupert wrote: 91 Points
Round, nutty, full, only medium sweet
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10/8/2012 - Merrit wrote: 90 Points
Sweet lemon cream topped with apricot and a touch of yeasty goodness. The aftertaste lasts for miles. Wonderful dessert wine.
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8/12/2011 - TheArtisan wrote: flawed
Les Caves de Pyrene - France, The South West (White) (Guildford, United Kingdom): The vines of Clos Lapeyre face southwards towards the hound's-tooth Pic du midi d'Ossau with maximum exposure to sunlight yet simultaneously protected from strong winds. The 12ha vineyard has been exhaustively mapped and analysed for soil composition. La Magendia is an Occitan expression meaning the best, however, this particular bottle was clearly not showing the quality that I've known from this producer. I think the bottle may have been slightly reduced with a dumb nose, and a texture on the palate and finish that was not dissimilar to cottage cheese; a big shame.
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