2008 Domaine de la Pépière Vin de Pays de Loire-Atlantique Cuvée Granit

Community Tasting Notes (10) Median Score: 88 points

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  7/15/2011 - chrisanderika wrote: flawed

  Had become austere. Looks like this wine does not keep for two long. In future, we will try to drink it within a year of release.

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  7/14/2011 - chrisanderika wrote: flawed

  Early stage of oxidization.

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  5/5/2011 - Jason Rzutkiewicz Likes this wine: 87 Points

  (12%) 50% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cot (Malbec), 20% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon – A Dressner selection this is labeled as Vin de Pays as a red wine from the region of Muscadet is not allowed. Before anything else you know this one will be racy (acidity) and Gamay like. Here the nose and palate quickly confirm. On the palate this one shows the triple T’s…tart, (seemingly but not really) thin and tight with intense minerality. Given the nature of whites I’m struck by what terroir seems to impart here. Most may prefer this one paired with food but I like it as a standalone despite the short finish. As for those that say serve it slightly chilled I say no thanks. I’ll take it as it is. How about you?

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  4/2/2011 - rrdoucet wrote:

  Cab Franc from a great producer in the Loire. Wanted to like it but it was just too acidic at this age. Probably one to hold for a few years or more.

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  3/26/2011 - Joshiemac Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Nice wine: light-bodied, bright acidity, minerals, chalk, cherry. Great balance. Fresh and alive. Really enjoyed this bottle.

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