QN: have had 2 of these now recently... they just aren't getting better in the way i thought they would. deeply colored, pineapple, minerals, honey, wool. on the palate there are high acids and a somewhat disjointed palate. likely past its prime.
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Light gold. Classic Chenin notes, which others have described well below. Stony texture on the palate is the best thing about this wine. But I don't find that its much of a step up in complexity from the Moulins. Maybe this bottle was just a little off though.
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Really good. The nose is complex and intriguing: lemon, pear, quince, vegetal aromas (dried herbs, root vegetables) and some floral notes. The palate is all about texture: it opens pretty full with nice density and some creaminess but then the acidity really pierces through on the mid-palate and it finishes on nice chalky minerality. This is an interesting and delicious wine. It has the structure to continue to age beautifully but I don't know the track record here in regards to oxidation. It drinks very nicely now but I'll hold the other 5-7 years to see how it evolves.
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Pop and pour. Wow, this has evolved in the last 1.5 years. Lovely nose of tarragon, soft sweet green pepper, a hint of lanolin, lemon..a lovely savory and sweet mix. On the palate: fantastic acidity, amazing density; sweet apple, tarragon, sweet pepper, loads of stony minerality, sea salt. Intensely flavored, and a nice long finish. Flat out stunning right now.
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Dull, full yellow. Great waxy texture, roundness, and length. A mouthful of lemony goodness with enough acidity to hold it all together and just the lightest oxidative note which adds complexity here.
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Paille doré avec reflet vert. Nez plutôt discret, minérale, léger poivron, fleurs blanches. Bouche crémeuse, semble off, pas net, on va laisser un peu de temps... C’est replacé avec le temps. La minéralité est resorti avec des agrumes, longueur moyenne. Je crois que le bouchon N’était pas à la hauteur et que le vin aurait tourné avec plus de temps en bouteille.
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Arômes de citron, pommes, roche mouillée et cire d’abeille. Une bouche pleine et large, tension et richesse se côtoient avec une longue finale persistante. Délicieux. 91-92
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Still very tight and unforgiving, didn’t budge even after both lunch and dinner. Crisp and lots of tartness. Opened way too young but the structure of the wine is impressive.
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Beautiful wine. I have nothing to add except that our last glass at 6 hours was the best. I wish I would have decanted this substantially (or opened much earlier) prior to serving
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I love this wine so much. Delivered again. Lovely. Lemon oil, a suggestion of nuttiness, wet stone with a hint of moss and nettle. Fantastic acidity, lemon oil, a touch of tangerine, crushed stone, a touch of spice. Lemon oil finish....so good.
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Masses of acidity to support intense flavours of lemon tart, ginger, with a hint of waxy, honey, wool, oak, smokey, metallic/steely flavours with good dose of minerality. The structure is here, ideal for further ageing.
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deeply colored, dark straw yellow rim. on the nose this is clearly a very mineral driven style... stones and then some apple and wool notes. on the palate dry, very high acids, a broad mineral soaked midpalate, some phenolics, low alcohol. balanced wine with good (though not great) length, great mineral intensity (very cru like), good complexity. this blind could very easily have been GC chablis to me especially on the palate... length is only thing holding this back from being at the quality level of their breze... drinks well now, decanted but didn't really open it up much, but i think i'd wait a year or two for my next bottle.
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Il très chenin gras, mielleux versus le 2014, plus tranchant. Le vin est bon, peu de longueur, mais du plaisir à le boire, c'est parfait pour boire tout de suite.
3,5/5
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poussière de roche , moins intense que le 2014 au nez surement du a la jeunesse parcontre a tout pour vieillir j'ai tout de même préféré 2014 et de loin.
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Superbe nez sur le citron net le tilleul, touche de vanille, bouche ronde et expansive, sans creux, beaucoup de matière, finale impressionnante. Concentration, puissance et finesse. Un grand chenin considérant le prix. 92+
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S’est placé le troisième jour. Nez de citron confit, bouche idem mais aussi un goût lactique dérangeant. Belle acidité mais richesse enveloppante cependant. Encore ? Je me tâte...
Aperitif. Brought this to a resto, and they chilled it a bit too much for my taste. Much better after it warmed a bit. Great nose with lemon, dripping with minerality. Acidity was spot on, and great citrus and minerality on the palate...those notes really don't do justice to the complexity this shows on the nose or palate. Just excellent.
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Pop and pour. It was blazing hot in LA today, and this totally hit the spot. On the nose dense sea breeze, chalk, citrus, salt and a hint of almond. On the palate, amazing acidity, followed by waves of salted lemon, great minerality and a very salty, savory finish. This is extremely primary right now, but that's how I like my Saumur. While this seems structured to age a lot, for my tastes, I say drink within 5 years. This is a stunning btl of wine. Concentrated and elegant this could probably improve for a long time.
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Definitely very reserved and tight upon opening at cellar temperature but shows better after warming up for an hour or so. I wouldn’t bother drinking this any time soon - it has the structure and potential to really blossom with 10 or 15 years of age.
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Terrific over three days. This was approachable and expressive throughout with a great core of minerals and under-ripe white fruits. Nice tension and energy. Good value and charming already.
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Light tulip yellow. Lanolin and citrus. Great Chenin breadth and texture. Dry but not austere. Flavors of ripe orange and pineapple without veering towards exoticism. Not the typical high acidity of young Guiberteau, but some late soil. This is already drinking very well and is far more approachable than the 2014's.
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12/10/2023 - markjanes wrote:
QN: have had 2 of these now recently... they just aren't getting better in the way i thought they would. deeply colored, pineapple, minerals, honey, wool. on the palate there are high acids and a somewhat disjointed palate. likely past its prime.
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4/16/2023 - remyworldpeace Likes this wine: 92 Points
Lemon, flinty smokey stone, chalk. Touch of oak. Good acidity but not overwhelming. Feels good value at the price (€60).
Blind tasted I thought this was a Chardonnay - Grand Cru Chablis. Satisfied because an MW in the group agreed...
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4/14/2022 - jlm wrote:
Light gold. Classic Chenin notes, which others have described well below. Stony texture on the palate is the best thing about this wine. But I don't find that its much of a step up in complexity from the Moulins. Maybe this bottle was just a little off though.
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1/15/2022 - philmtl Likes this wine:
Really good. The nose is complex and intriguing: lemon, pear, quince, vegetal aromas (dried herbs, root vegetables) and some floral notes. The palate is all about texture: it opens pretty full with nice density and some creaminess but then the acidity really pierces through on the mid-palate and it finishes on nice chalky minerality. This is an interesting and delicious wine. It has the structure to continue to age beautifully but I don't know the track record here in regards to oxidation. It drinks very nicely now but I'll hold the other 5-7 years to see how it evolves.
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1/2/2022 - Aravind Asok wrote:
Pop and pour. Wow, this has evolved in the last 1.5 years. Lovely nose of tarragon, soft sweet green pepper, a hint of lanolin, lemon..a lovely savory and sweet mix. On the palate: fantastic acidity, amazing density; sweet apple, tarragon, sweet pepper, loads of stony minerality, sea salt. Intensely flavored, and a nice long finish. Flat out stunning right now.
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12/24/2021 - drwine2001 wrote:
Dull, full yellow. Great waxy texture, roundness, and length. A mouthful of lemony goodness with enough acidity to hold it all together and just the lightest oxidative note which adds complexity here.
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10/28/2021 - gretsch2holton Likes this wine: 89 Points
Liked better than previous btl T enjoyed, too. Faint oak but well integrated ripe chenin fruit. Enjoyed with chx.
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12/13/2020 - jorivesud wrote:
Paille doré avec reflet vert.
Nez plutôt discret, minérale, léger poivron, fleurs blanches.
Bouche crémeuse, semble off, pas net, on va laisser un peu de temps...
C’est replacé avec le temps. La minéralité est resorti avec des agrumes, longueur moyenne. Je crois que le bouchon N’était pas à la hauteur et que le vin aurait tourné avec plus de temps en bouteille.
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11/29/2020 - Frank Schneider wrote: 94 Points
Stony, creamy with tension , all in balance. Very good loire !
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11/3/2020 - gretsch2holton Likes this wine: 89 Points
Tasty and easy drinking with chx and veggie burgers. T thought was OK only.
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8/2/2020 - Mario17 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Arômes de citron, pommes, roche mouillée et cire d’abeille. Une bouche pleine et large, tension et richesse se côtoient avec une longue finale persistante. Délicieux. 91-92
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6/28/2020 - Aravind Asok wrote:
Another lovely showing. Beyond my previous notes: on the nose, pear, tarragon. Lovely acidity, still very primary and so yummy.
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2/14/2020 - Villon wrote: 92 Points
Délicieux. 92
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1/2/2020 - melvinyeowq Likes this wine:
Still very tight and unforgiving, didn’t budge even after both lunch and dinner. Crisp and lots of tartness. Opened way too young but the structure of the wine is impressive.
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11/24/2019 - arthrovine wrote:
Beautiful wine. I have nothing to add except that our last glass at 6 hours was the best. I wish I would have decanted this substantially (or opened much earlier) prior to serving
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11/4/2019 - Aravind Asok wrote:
I love this wine so much. Delivered again. Lovely. Lemon oil, a suggestion of nuttiness, wet stone with a hint of moss and nettle. Fantastic acidity, lemon oil, a touch of tangerine, crushed stone, a touch of spice. Lemon oil finish....so good.
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8/20/2019 - vinhslee Likes this wine: 95 Points
Masses of acidity to support intense flavours of lemon tart, ginger, with a hint of waxy, honey, wool, oak, smokey, metallic/steely flavours with good dose of minerality. The structure is here, ideal for further ageing.
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5/23/2019 - Voodoo_Champagne Likes this wine:
Fantastic nose and color taste fresh and creamy delicious.
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4/22/2019 - markjanes wrote: 91 Points
deeply colored, dark straw yellow rim. on the nose this is clearly a very mineral driven style... stones and then some apple and wool notes. on the palate dry, very high acids, a broad mineral soaked midpalate, some phenolics, low alcohol. balanced wine with good (though not great) length, great mineral intensity (very cru like), good complexity. this blind could very easily have been GC chablis to me especially on the palate... length is only thing holding this back from being at the quality level of their breze... drinks well now, decanted but didn't really open it up much, but i think i'd wait a year or two for my next bottle.
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4/2/2019 - benjamin96 wrote: 89 Points
Beau chenin de texture grasse. Bouquet assez tipique. Le millesime solaire se fait sentir, mais ça reste digeste avec cette tension.
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2/8/2019 - Jean-Philippe M Likes this wine:
Il très chenin gras, mielleux versus le 2014, plus tranchant. Le vin est bon, peu de longueur, mais du plaisir à le boire, c'est parfait pour boire tout de suite.
3,5/5
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1/26/2019 - Derek Nadon Likes this wine:
poussière de roche , moins intense que le 2014 au nez surement du a la jeunesse parcontre a tout pour vieillir j'ai tout de même préféré 2014 et de loin.
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1/20/2019 - ludwigbpm wrote: 91 Points
Un chenin tout en équilibre. Tension, richesse solaire du millesime, un vin prêt qui en donne beaucoup en jeunesse.
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1/11/2019 - AudunG wrote: 92 Points
Floral and mineral aromas with notes of butter (full malo). Dry and tart, focused and very intense on the palate. A great Saumur!
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1/4/2019 - Villon wrote: 92 Points
Superbe nez sur le citron net le tilleul, touche de vanille, bouche ronde et expansive, sans creux, beaucoup de matière, finale impressionnante. Concentration, puissance et finesse. Un grand chenin considérant le prix. 92+
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12/27/2018 - ant-1 Likes this wine:
S’est placé le troisième jour. Nez de citron confit, bouche idem mais aussi un goût lactique dérangeant. Belle acidité mais richesse enveloppante cependant. Encore ? Je me tâte...
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12/26/2018 - Aravind Asok wrote:
Aperitif. Brought this to a resto, and they chilled it a bit too much for my taste. Much better after it warmed a bit. Great nose with lemon, dripping with minerality. Acidity was spot on, and great citrus and minerality on the palate...those notes really don't do justice to the complexity this shows on the nose or palate. Just excellent.
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10/21/2018 - cougarsommelier Likes this wine: 85 Points
This chenin blanc is perfectly dry and savory.
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7/6/2018 - Aravind Asok wrote:
Pop and pour. It was blazing hot in LA today, and this totally hit the spot. On the nose dense sea breeze, chalk, citrus, salt and a hint of almond. On the palate, amazing acidity, followed by waves of salted lemon, great minerality and a very salty, savory finish. This is extremely primary right now, but that's how I like my Saumur. While this seems structured to age a lot, for my tastes, I say drink within 5 years. This is a stunning btl of wine. Concentrated and elegant this could probably improve for a long time.
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6/10/2018 - BillBell73 Likes this wine:
Definitely very reserved and tight upon opening at cellar temperature but shows better after warming up for an hour or so. I wouldn’t bother drinking this any time soon - it has the structure and potential to really blossom with 10 or 15 years of age.
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6/10/2018 - Nanda wrote: 92 Points
Terrific over three days. This was approachable and expressive throughout with a great core of minerals and under-ripe white fruits. Nice tension and energy. Good value and charming already.
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4/1/2018 - drwine2001 wrote:
Light tulip yellow. Lanolin and citrus. Great Chenin breadth and texture. Dry but not austere. Flavors of ripe orange and pineapple without veering towards exoticism. Not the typical high acidity of young Guiberteau, but some late soil. This is already drinking very well and is far more approachable than the 2014's.
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10/26/2017 - Tim Heaton wrote: flawed
TCA
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