Chenin Blanc from Cahors. Spontaneous fermentation, aged in older wood, bottled unfined and unfiltered, no sulfur added. Relatively full buttercup yellow colour; wonderful minerally freshness on the lifted nose, lovely varietal typicity, linen and chamomile; great tension on the bright and energetic palate between succulent fruit and electric acidity, medium body (13% ABV), gentle bitters; complete finish, floral, whiff of yeast, with very good resonance and length. A beautifully clean and clear expression of natural Chenin Blanc in an unexpected part of France.
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune
Made with apples from Burgundy, fermented in oak barrels, bottled by gravity, unfilitered, no sulfur added, 7% ABV. A wonderfully pure and precise apple cider. Fullish dandelion yellow colour; whiff of wood on the nose, floral lift; crisp and fresh on the palate, apple juice, bright but fine mousse, hint of almond paste; lovely drive and energy on the finish, with beautiful apple skin notes.
2022 L'Ostal Levant Le Bleu du Ciel 92 Points
France, Vin de France
Chenin Blanc from Cahors. Spontaneous fermentation, aged in older wood, bottled unfined and unfiltered, no sulfur added. Relatively full buttercup yellow colour; wonderful minerally freshness on the lifted nose, lovely varietal typicity, linen and chamomile; great tension on the bright and energetic palate between succulent fruit and electric acidity, medium body (13% ABV), gentle bitters; complete finish, floral, whiff of yeast, with very good resonance and length. A beautifully clean and clear expression of natural Chenin Blanc in an unexpected part of France.
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2022 Domaine Dandelion Cidre 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune
Made with apples from Burgundy, fermented in oak barrels, bottled by gravity, unfilitered, no sulfur added, 7% ABV. A wonderfully pure and precise apple cider. Fullish dandelion yellow colour; whiff of wood on the nose, floral lift; crisp and fresh on the palate, apple juice, bright but fine mousse, hint of almond paste; lovely drive and energy on the finish, with beautiful apple skin notes.
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