August 26, 2023 - Deze wijn van dit jaar kan me niet bekoren. Er is iets mis mee. Deze fles smaakte muf bedorven.
July 13, 2022 - A little over the top.
February 4, 2022 - Corked
December 12, 2021 - Tempier tasting and lunch (Restaurant Rijsel, Amsterdam, NL): Elegant and flowing, fresh and fragrant, gentle and refined, juicy and supple, gentle bitters, complete and with good length. Has aged well.
November 1, 2021 - Almost medium yellow/brass. Nose is floral, white fruit and a little oxidized but oxidation is less as the evening progresses. Medium body, a little waxy, white flowers, honeysuckle, long and lemony finish. Yes!
June 13, 2021 - Good viscosity and texture on a lighter palate. White flowers, honeysuckle, and round lemon fruit. Some herbs and slight whiffs of saline and grass on the finish. Drink 2021-2024. Technical score: 92. Enjoyment score: 92.
March 29, 2021 - Monday night drinks at the park. Pop and pour for me. Last drink of the night before rushing home.
Apperance is clear, pale intensity, lemon colour. Legs.
Nose is clean, medium+ intensity, with aromas of honeysuckle, citrus lemon, lime, green melon. Developed.
On the palate, dry, generally high acidity, medium alcohol (13%), medium body. Medium+ flavour intensity, with flavours of honeysuckle, citrus lemon, green lime, green honeydew melon, slight honeyed nut, saline sea salt and stones minerality. Long finish.
Very good quality. Drinking in a nice place. Probably meant for fresh consumption. Might get oxidative with age.
60% Clairette, 18% Ugni Blanc, 19% Bourboulenc and 3% Marsanne.
January 5, 2021 - Tasted blind. Fragrant nose of oranges, minerals, and a hint of white pepper. Nice acidity on the palate with citrus flavors, crushed rocks, and a bit of melon. Nice finish. Lovely, fresh wine, drinking very well right now.
September 25, 2020 - Clear pale lemon
Floral
Lemon, lemon zest? Lemon pith?
Mineral, crushed shells/chalk
Tropical fruit
Dry
Med body
Med+ acid
Short refreshing finish
Med alcohol, maybe 13? A tad high.
Tastes like ripe tropical fruit
Tannins on the gums from old oak?
If I wasn't already hungry, I would be after this wine. Very enjoyable.
September 10, 2020 - Agree with RWG's note. Spot on now. With the clairette component I don't see it keeping its essential spine for much longer.