France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru
From a half. Light-med amber color; intense aroma, pure ripe orange fruit, great spice, nutmeg; palate is medium bodied, better acidity than the '05 surprisingly, cleans up nicely in the midpalate with some residual fruit, more tropical fruit; finish is clean, fresh. Likely headed towards maturity with much more time left. Based on this 97 and 05 tasting, both could use slightly more acidity. 92-93
France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru
From a half. Yellow-gold color; moderately intense nose, pear, also has great purity, less concentration/ripeness than the 97; palate is medium bodied, good freshness, medium acidity, white fruits, simpler through the midpalate; finish is medium length. Great balance overall, fresh, slightly simpler than the 97, perhaps too young, could use slightly more acid to give it some additional freshness. 91
1997 Domaine des Baumard Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru 92 Points
France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru
From a half. Light-med amber color; intense aroma, pure ripe orange fruit, great spice, nutmeg; palate is medium bodied, better acidity than the '05 surprisingly, cleans up nicely in the midpalate with some residual fruit, more tropical fruit; finish is clean, fresh. Likely headed towards maturity with much more time left. Based on this 97 and 05 tasting, both could use slightly more acidity. 92-93
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2005 Domaine des Baumard Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru 91 Points
France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru
From a half. Yellow-gold color; moderately intense nose, pear, also has great purity, less concentration/ripeness than the 97; palate is medium bodied, good freshness, medium acidity, white fruits, simpler through the midpalate; finish is medium length. Great balance overall, fresh, slightly simpler than the 97, perhaps too young, could use slightly more acid to give it some additional freshness. 91
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