Labeled "Vieilles Vignes," and indeed only old vines on steep slopes can give wines such as this. Really textbook Sancerre, just now opening for business and sure to hold for quite some time. In certain vintages, possibly including 2011, Cotat and Vatan can take things to another level, but if allowed only one Sancerre to drink from every vintage forever, I'd pick this one.
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A delicious and robust Sancerre from 70-year-old vines. Grapefruit and new-mown grass notes--perhaps some lemongrass or finely chopped herbs also. Nicely acidic and shows more body than some Sauvignon Blanc. Paired nicely with baked chicken tenders with asparagus
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pale pale lemon; stone fruit (apples/pears), slate, green anisey herbs; med+ weight; ripe apple, crisp anjou pear, mineral, apple skin tannins, tarragon, decent cut; savory
Very tasty wine & price. Great apple pear favor with nice floral violet hints with bracing calcerous undertones. Really pretty and balanced. Touch of a grassy bitterness on finish, but in a good sort of "bitters" herb way. Quite popular at Ted & Connie's pool side party.
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7/3/2015 - Vinomark wrote: 89 Points
Solid white fruits and grassy flavors with good length.
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3/23/2015 - Vinomane wrote: 92 Points
Labeled "Vieilles Vignes," and indeed only old vines on steep slopes can give wines such as this. Really textbook Sancerre, just now opening for business and sure to hold for quite some time. In certain vintages, possibly including 2011, Cotat and Vatan can take things to another level, but if allowed only one Sancerre to drink from every vintage forever, I'd pick this one.
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4/19/2014 - jwells wrote: 90 Points
Green apple, melon, body on the full side.
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9/23/2013 - wondersofwine Likes this wine: 90 Points
A delicious and robust Sancerre from 70-year-old vines. Grapefruit and new-mown grass notes--perhaps some lemongrass or finely chopped herbs also. Nicely acidic and shows more body than some Sauvignon Blanc. Paired nicely with baked chicken tenders with asparagus
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8/25/2013 - pigdaddy wrote: 87 Points
pale pale lemon; stone fruit (apples/pears), slate, green anisey herbs; med+ weight; ripe apple, crisp anjou pear, mineral, apple skin tannins, tarragon, decent cut; savory
chilled tomato bisque w/basil oil & gruyere toasts
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7/27/2013 - Vinomark wrote: 89 Points
Very tasty wine & price. Great apple pear favor with nice floral violet hints with bracing calcerous undertones. Really pretty and balanced. Touch of a grassy bitterness on finish, but in a good sort of "bitters" herb way. Quite popular at Ted & Connie's pool side party.
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