Rentre définitivement dans une phase de maturité. C'est un vin avec beaucoup de matière et de complexité. A mon avis plus un vin de repas que d'apéro. Un beau mélange de fruits tropicaux et de noix en bouche et au nez.
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Tasted non blind. Opene and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.
Yellow to dark yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of quince, apricot, Graham cracker, peach and wet stones. Flavors of lemon, apricot, persimmon, kumquat and minerals. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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Un beau Chenin Blanc de Loire, semi-oxydatif (en l'état). Belle fraicheur, sur les fruits de la passion, la cire d'abeille, avec une pointe de minéralité. Assez longue finale assez gourmande. Je crois qu'elle aurait été encore meilleure il y a 1 an.
Very good Chenin, in a slightly awkward phase at the moment between youth an maturity. Really enjoyable, but I think will be better in another year or so. Dried pineapple, meyer lemon, honey suckle. Rich body, reminiscent of a Chassagne Montrachet.
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This is delicious white Saumur. Bracing, sharply focussed and nearly bone dry with lively white fruit, fine minerals and a round undertow showing hints of burnished pineapple coupled with lively moreish acidity and a finish with firm backbone. Very good.
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Sandy dusty minerality, apple, lemon, barrel roundness, creaminess and spice. If there’s some residual sugar in this it is well-hidden in (and adding to) the balance; elevated acidity, 13,5% abv. Could’ve taken a percentage point lower abv perhaps, nevertheless a delicious wine.
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Rich with exotic fruits, guava as said below, passion fruit. Peach and red apples. Thick mouth feel with a sense of acacia honey, but ending with a grape fruit and lemony acidity, and a long mineral aftertaste. Absolutely delicious!
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Coravined into Zalto Burgundy glass: Beautiful golden color. Noses of golden apples, spectrum of citrus fruits, hints of ginseng. Awesome, nuanced bouquet.
Such opulence! Tangy, minerals and vibrant acidity. Really great balance. At least 92-93 points with clear potential to improve in time.
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As I remembered it. This is open and ready for business, though I imagine it will improve for a decade or more. A lovely Chenin from one of Saumur's very best.
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Clear, straw color. Fresh melons, guava, and apples on the nose. Med+ acidity, med body and bright fruit. Citrus, melon and slight grapefruit flavors. Minerality is present as well, great food wine with shellfish and sushi.
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Beau Jaune doré paille. Minéral sans être explosif, belle acidité, fruité et fleur blanches, miel, pomme et poire, doux élevage. équilibré, bio, délicieux!
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Beau jaune doré très brillant. Nez plutôt floral, glycine, petits cailloux. En bouche, fruits exotiques, agrumes(citron, citron vert) acidité assez vive, bonne présence de minéralité, longueur moyenne+. C'est jeune, mais j'aime bien et devrait acior un belle avenir, meme si c'est déja bon.
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4/16/2022 - Morrisson Likes this wine: 90 Points
Rentre définitivement dans une phase de maturité. C'est un vin avec beaucoup de matière et de complexité. A mon avis plus un vin de repas que d'apéro. Un beau mélange de fruits tropicaux et de noix en bouche et au nez.
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12/6/2020 - R.H. Likes this wine:
V nice thanksgiving btl. On the fuller, fruity/nutty end of chenin spectrum
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10/26/2020 - rhit wrote:
Seamless, fresh, and mineral. A little warmth on the finish. Lovely.
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7/6/2020 - wineismylife wrote: 93 Points
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Tasted non blind. Opene and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.
Yellow to dark yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of quince, apricot, Graham cracker, peach and wet stones. Flavors of lemon, apricot, persimmon, kumquat and minerals. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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6/12/2020 - ManuKey Likes this wine: 89 Points
Un beau Chenin Blanc de Loire, semi-oxydatif (en l'état). Belle fraicheur, sur les fruits de la passion, la cire d'abeille, avec une pointe de minéralité. Assez longue finale assez gourmande. Je crois qu'elle aurait été encore meilleure il y a 1 an.
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3/8/2020 - THECORKDORK Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very good Chenin, in a slightly awkward phase at the moment between youth an maturity. Really enjoyable, but I think will be better in another year or so. Dried pineapple, meyer lemon, honey suckle. Rich body, reminiscent of a Chassagne Montrachet.
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12/25/2019 - drwine2001 wrote:
Full yellow. Some tropical fruit at the front end balanced by lemon, soil, and excellent acidity to follow. Fine glycerine texture.
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12/21/2019 - eboracum Likes this wine: 92 Points
This is delicious white Saumur. Bracing, sharply focussed and nearly bone dry with lively white fruit, fine minerals and a round undertow showing hints of burnished pineapple coupled with lively moreish acidity and a finish with firm backbone. Very good.
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8/9/2019 - arvidpalmqvist Likes this wine:
Sandy dusty minerality, apple, lemon, barrel roundness, creaminess and spice. If there’s some residual sugar in this it is well-hidden in (and adding to) the balance; elevated acidity, 13,5% abv. Could’ve taken a percentage point lower abv perhaps, nevertheless a delicious wine.
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1/24/2019 - drwine2001 wrote:
Chateau Yvonne Saumur (Arlequin Wine Merchant, San Francisco): Light yellow. Touch of pineapple. Lovely Chenin weight and texture with soil and good acidity. Really good, preferred it to the 2014 since more complete.
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6/26/2018 - jrick Likes this wine: 93 Points
Rich with exotic fruits, guava as said below, passion fruit. Peach and red apples. Thick mouth feel with a sense of acacia honey, but ending with a grape fruit and lemony acidity, and a long mineral aftertaste. Absolutely delicious!
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6/16/2018 - LW31 Likes this wine:
Medium, more fruit forward than previous vintages. Good dry chenin expression. Versatile with food. Drink now and over next 3-4 years.
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6/11/2018 - Frijole wrote:
medium gold yellow, lots of clarity, silvery hue
Nose: peach, green apple, lemon, crushed stones, minerals, tarragon
Pal: peach, green apple, lemon, crushed stones, minerals, tarragon, herbs
Feel: medium, savory, acidic
Finish: medium
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4/21/2018 - legarejm wrote: 91 Points
Nice complexity, notes of citrus, exotic fruits like guava, some apples, honey. Acidity and minerality perfectly balanced in.
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4/20/2018 - sc03852 Likes this wine:
Juicy peach, apricot, cream, vanilla. Zesty fresh lemon on the palate. Medium mineral finish.
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2/4/2018 - Tony Ling Likes this wine: 92 Points
Coravined into Zalto Burgundy glass: Beautiful golden color. Noses of golden apples, spectrum of citrus fruits, hints of ginseng. Awesome, nuanced bouquet.
Such opulence! Tangy, minerals and vibrant acidity. Really great balance. At least 92-93 points with clear potential to improve in time.
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1/7/2018 - Nojomoschwa Likes this wine: 91 Points
As I remembered it. This is open and ready for business, though I imagine it will improve for a decade or more. A lovely Chenin from one of Saumur's very best.
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6/10/2017 - West Coast Wine Likes this wine: 91 Points
Clear, straw color. Fresh melons, guava, and apples on the nose. Med+ acidity, med body and bright fruit. Citrus, melon and slight grapefruit flavors. Minerality is present as well, great food wine with shellfish and sushi.
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5/30/2017 - Chataignier Likes this wine: 92 Points
Beau Jaune doré paille. Minéral sans être explosif, belle acidité, fruité et fleur blanches, miel, pomme et poire, doux élevage. équilibré, bio, délicieux!
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5/14/2017 - jorivesud Likes this wine: 90 Points
Beau jaune doré très brillant.
Nez plutôt floral, glycine, petits cailloux.
En bouche, fruits exotiques, agrumes(citron, citron vert) acidité assez vive, bonne présence de minéralité, longueur moyenne+. C'est jeune, mais j'aime bien et devrait acior un belle avenir, meme si c'est déja bon.
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