Very fresh, clean, floral, cool, hint of spice, good depth, lovely weight of fruit, soft but lively, complex and precise, juicy, fun but serious, good intensity and length.
A blend of Grenache Blanc and Maccabeo. The former brings volume to the blend and explosive floral aromatics, the latter contributes freshness and zip. Aged for 5 months in 500-litre French oak barrels with some batonnage, this also has a lovely "gras"; it is well-balanced, clean, mineral and lively, with good intensity of fruit (citrus, fleshy white fruit) and length.
Quite delicious, floral, explosive, hint of stalky smokiness, young and energetic, rounded and silky, bright Barbera acidity, savoury, hint of tar, sweet and sour red cherries but ripe, juicy, just the right amount of ripe tannic grip, very good length. A really attractive young wine.
NV Francis Boulard Champagne Les Murgiers Extra Brut 91 Points
France, Champagne
Deep colour, fine bead, broad shoulders, flavoursome, big and ripe but no lack of freshness. A delightful aperitif, brimming with character.
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2012 Kabola Malvazija Istarska 89 Points
Croatia, Istria and Kvarner, Istra, Zapadna Istra
Very fresh, clean, floral, cool, hint of spice, good depth, lovely weight of fruit, soft but lively, complex and precise, juicy, fun but serious, good intensity and length.
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2012 Ediciones I-Limitadas Montsant Núvol 90 Points
Spain, Catalunya, Tarragona, Montsant
A blend of Grenache Blanc and Maccabeo. The former brings volume to the blend and explosive floral aromatics, the latter contributes freshness and zip. Aged for 5 months in 500-litre French oak barrels with some batonnage, this also has a lovely "gras"; it is well-balanced, clean, mineral and lively, with good intensity of fruit (citrus, fleshy white fruit) and length.
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2011 Punset Barbera d'Alba 90 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Alba, Barbera d'Alba
Quite delicious, floral, explosive, hint of stalky smokiness, young and energetic, rounded and silky, bright Barbera acidity, savoury, hint of tar, sweet and sour red cherries but ripe, juicy, just the right amount of ripe tannic grip, very good length. A really attractive young wine.
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