Wow. Guava, limes, and a hint of bitter (tangerine peel?) that lingers on the roof of your mouth instead of the palate. Lithe and perfectly weighted (in body.) Acidity has faded, but bitterness I recall from earlier bottles has faded more-and now seems perfect balance. Bravo. (Hope the bottle lasts until dinner!)
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Excellent QPR on this Languedoc white at $29 on sale. Grenache Gris from 60 + year old vines intermingled with the Grenache rouge. PNP and was ready to go. Complexity, rich tropical fruit, and ginger / candied apple on the moderate finish. A nice and welcome alternative to the plethora of generic Chards on the market at twice the tariff. Drinking wonderfully at year 5 and may go several more years. Will procure a couple bottles of the 2012 for near term consumption. Nice compliment to seafood, simple pork / chicken dishes, or salad entrees.
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11/23/2019 - M.Batard wrote: 92 Points
Wow. Guava, limes, and a hint of bitter (tangerine peel?) that lingers on the roof of your mouth instead of the palate. Lithe and perfectly weighted (in body.) Acidity has faded, but bitterness I recall from earlier bottles has faded more-and now seems perfect balance. Bravo. (Hope the bottle lasts until dinner!)
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2/6/2016 - drdan8 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Excellent QPR on this Languedoc white at $29 on sale. Grenache Gris from 60 + year old vines intermingled with the Grenache rouge. PNP and was ready to go. Complexity, rich tropical fruit, and ginger / candied apple on the moderate finish. A nice and welcome alternative to the plethora of generic Chards on the market at twice the tariff. Drinking wonderfully at year 5 and may go several more years. Will procure a couple bottles of the 2012 for near term consumption. Nice compliment to seafood, simple pork / chicken dishes, or salad entrees.
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12/19/2014 - robert.lim wrote: 92 Points
Wow, serious wine
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6/19/2014 - cardsandwine Likes this wine:
Continues to drink beautifully.
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11/24/2013 - EMichels wrote: 90 Points
Herbal element; Bright mid; Strong fruit; Nice; Big acid
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