Community Tasting Note

• burgconvert wrote: 89 points

  February 7, 2024 - This is really well made, but it ultimately does not transcend the grape. It's got good oak, lemon oil, texture, and depth, but this straw/grassy finish seems to faintly linger and with air, it starts to frame the nose entry. In a blind, wouldn't be surprised if it gets confused for a chenin blanc, but the way the acidity hits is a tell. Better served chilled, which I think is always telling. I've yet to try Vatan's Clos la Neore, which I understand to be the pinnacle of Sauv-Blanc and so cannot judge relative to that. However, regarding hype, no one in their right mind is giving up good neighboring chardonnay for this.
  
  Update: tried a Vatan and it was so…not great. So I guess this is pretty good for what it is
  
  Nose: 90-91
  Palate: 88 (if you like Sauv Blanc, this will be higher)

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