Straight out of the fridge slightly reductive and tight at first, but opens up in quarter of an hour to pure and minimalistic aromas of wet limestone, lemon/grapefruit zests and a very understated creaminess, like lemon curd. Bone dry and impressively structured with firm acidity, intense flavours and low alcohol (12% abv). The focus when the wine slowly reaches optimum temperature (12-15 degrees) is nothing but breathless. A rock solid, timeless, mineral expression without neither youthful tones nor any signs of approaching maturity. So, will cruise for years. Another masterpiece of Ganevat's.
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These notes are from last evening when we took this bottle to a local restaurant. It was very enjoyable with bracing acidity, lovely minerality and citrus fruit. It went well with a variety of vegetarian dishes.
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Pale yellow. The first sniff breathes life into the soul with a burst of fresh lemons, hints of white flowers, stone fruit, and cream. Very pure fruit on the palate with vibrant acids and a long finish. Utterly balanced, as unquestionable as the cold fresh water of a mountain spring. 50 + 18 + 16 + 9 = 93.
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Opened and poured two glasses, I was initially put-off by this wine, I found it to be a little too acid forward and monolithic, with a chemical-like after taste, notes of green apples and honey. So I put it away for a few days...
On the third day, I decided that it was time to drink up. Still very bright, lemony acid, and crushed limestone. Apples, raw almonds, and lemon on the palate. Part of me wants to like this wine, but for the price, I'd just stick with the Jean Bourdy cotes du Jura/savangin/chardonnay...
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Somewhat closed nose but there are some flowers and mostly cooked/oxidized apples. Acidic yet has some richness. Tastes young and vibrant with a long, mineral grapefruit aftertaste. Tiny bit of CO2 which did not blow off quickly. Not overly complex - I much prefer the old style Labet wines which have more texture. Acid lovers will rate this higher...
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12/7/2018 - Finare Vinare wrote: 93 Points
Lemony and transparent aromas, fresh as mountain air. Extremely pure - drinks like water from the well. Fabulous wine!
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6/12/2018 - JM_MadTown Likes this wine: 92 Points
Wow! Oh that lemon curd, grilled lemon, acidity and minerality. What a lovely wine.
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6/9/2018 - Finare Vinare wrote: 92 Points
From magnum.
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6/2/2018 - Finare Vinare wrote: 93 Points
Straight out of the fridge slightly reductive and tight at first, but opens up in quarter of an hour to pure and minimalistic aromas of wet limestone, lemon/grapefruit zests and a very understated creaminess, like lemon curd. Bone dry and impressively structured with firm acidity, intense flavours and low alcohol (12% abv). The focus when the wine slowly reaches optimum temperature (12-15 degrees) is nothing but breathless. A rock solid, timeless, mineral expression without neither youthful tones nor any signs of approaching maturity. So, will cruise for years. Another masterpiece of Ganevat's.
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4/7/2018 - JM_MadTown Likes this wine: 91 Points
Oh, lemon curd on both the nose and palate with lots of minerality and really good acidity. It is a very enjoyable wine.
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10/21/2017 - JM_MadTown Likes this wine: 90 Points
These notes are from last evening when we took this bottle to a local restaurant. It was very enjoyable with bracing acidity, lovely minerality and citrus fruit. It went well with a variety of vegetarian dishes.
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3/25/2017 - grantsky wrote: 92 Points
In a great place right now. Bracing minerality and acidity, great white and yellow floral and fruit. Reminds of Puligny with more acid.
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10/17/2016 - wgmccallum Likes this wine: 93 Points
Pale yellow. The first sniff breathes life into the soul with a burst of fresh lemons, hints of white flowers, stone fruit, and cream. Very pure fruit on the palate with vibrant acids and a long finish. Utterly balanced, as unquestionable as the cold fresh water of a mountain spring. 50 + 18 + 16 + 9 = 93.
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5/9/2016 - BordeauxBuff wrote: 89 Points
One of the many Ganevat cuvees that continued to evolve with a lot of air. Not sure it was one of my favorites.
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5/2/2016 - Villon wrote: 91 Points
Superbe nez crayeux. En bouche la texture est grasse, c'est assez long et peu acide, mais ô combien gourmand! 91+
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3/2/2016 - HandmadeHomemade Likes this wine: 88 Points
Opened and poured two glasses, I was initially put-off by this wine, I found it to be a little too acid forward and monolithic, with a chemical-like after taste, notes of green apples and honey. So I put it away for a few days...
On the third day, I decided that it was time to drink up. Still very bright, lemony acid, and crushed limestone. Apples, raw almonds, and lemon on the palate. Part of me wants to like this wine, but for the price, I'd just stick with the Jean Bourdy cotes du Jura/savangin/chardonnay...
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4/27/2015 - Capt Cutlass Likes this wine: 90 Points
Somewhat closed nose but there are some flowers and mostly cooked/oxidized apples. Acidic yet has some richness. Tastes young and vibrant with a long, mineral grapefruit aftertaste. Tiny bit of CO2 which did not blow off quickly. Not overly complex - I much prefer the old style Labet wines which have more texture. Acid lovers will rate this higher...
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