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2009 Domaine de Villargeau Coteaux du Giennois Les Genêts Gris
Sauvignon Blanc
- France
- Loire Valley
- Upper Loire
- Coteaux du Giennois
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Community Tasting Notes 34
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Magnolian wrote:
August 27, 2018 - Opened with nice grapefruit and cantaloupe notes, but completely fell apart after 5 minutes. Past its prime.
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tbone wrote:
June 20, 2013 - Love it.
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bg3034 wrote:
June 20, 2013 - PnP. Light straw color. Similiar to my last tasting a year ago. Lemons and minerality. Great flavor and acidity. Wonderful balance. 90pts! ALoha!
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tbone wrote:
October 30, 2012 - Great again. Restrained, sweet, savory, minerally all at once. Love it.
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Ron Felthoven wrote: 88 points
September 4, 2012 - Drinking really well right now. The wine has cut and weight to it, along with good mineral notes and a hint of nuttiness. Great balance. Not particularly high in acid so don't expect it to be totally bracing.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type White
- Producer Domaine de Villargeau
- Varietal Sauvignon Blanc
- Designation Les Genêts Gris
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Loire Valley
- SubRegion Upper Loire
- Appellation Coteaux du Giennois
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 2 (1%)
- In Cellars 42 (14%)
- Consumed 266 (86%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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