Found on the shelf of a French supermarket a few weeks ago for just 19 euros. Vineyard planted to around 80/20 Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon, but it's not clear what the blend is for this vintage. More tropical than the 2020 Bordeaux blanc tasted next to it. A touch of oxidation with bruised peach fruit and caramel. Actually more acidity than the 2020. Some herbs, spiciness and a creamy feel. Like most Bordeaux blanc of this level, it is vinified in French oak and aged in French oak. In this case, about 30% was new oak for about 10-12 months. 665 cases made. Although it’s far from over the hill, it was probably fresher, more acidic in its youth which could affect your food pairing.
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Ooh! This is interesting. A strong whiff of gunpowder on the nose, with perhaps some fruit behind (maybe some exotic sort of orange). Bright fresh acidity on the palate, but not aggressive. A little nutty (in a good way). Citrus, with pith and zest. A bit peachy. Tantalising and it dances on the tongue in a delightful manner. A bit of petrol/slate/flint? The finish is unremarkable, but this is great. Makes me want to eat a chunky bit of turbot or suchlike. So fresh for a 15 year old wine. I see no reason it won't last another 5. Other than that I'm going to drink it, that is.
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UWS; A mixed set of wines (@ JB): The bouquet is still locked, but shows good yellow fruits and some citrus. On the palate loads of ripe pineapple, a full bodied wine with a pleasant balance between acidity and sweetness,
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Mini Bordeaux 2006 horizontal after a business trip: white and red. Straw yellow color. Nose of butter, walnuts, caramelized pineapple and coconut. I drink these rarely but it's it's a style of Sauvignon blanc I enjoy: not sweet or tart. Lots of oak but nicely balanced with the nutty, buttery, toasted tropical fruit and cakey texture. With decent concentration and length, it's not a monster but very good.
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Light golden in colour. Oak dominated nose, showing vanilla, coconut, honey, melon and camphor. Rather clumsy on the palate, too. Big oak and butter melange. Some ripe fruit underneath. Great acidity helps this wine to achieve a 'very good'-score. But at the moment I kinda think this wine is in an awkward phase. Following day, it was leaner, more elegant and obtained a nice herbaceous touch. Hold another year before trying next bottle. 16.5/20
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Yellow with some golden hues. Nose reminds of hazelnut, pear, peach, pineapple, with some balsamic and herbal notes. Mouth is fresh and satisfying, still very young, with a balsamic finish.
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8/27/2022 - Wine Diplomats Likes this wine: 90 Points
Found on the shelf of a French supermarket a few weeks ago for just 19 euros. Vineyard planted to around 80/20 Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon, but it's not clear what the blend is for this vintage. More tropical than the 2020 Bordeaux blanc tasted next to it. A touch of oxidation with bruised peach fruit and caramel. Actually more acidity than the 2020. Some herbs, spiciness and a creamy feel. Like most Bordeaux blanc of this level, it is vinified in French oak and aged in French oak. In this case, about 30% was new oak for about 10-12 months. 665 cases made. Although it’s far from over the hill, it was probably fresher, more acidic in its youth which could affect your food pairing.
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12/7/2021 - thewinelake Likes this wine: 91 Points
Ooh! This is interesting. A strong whiff of gunpowder on the nose, with perhaps some fruit behind (maybe some exotic sort of orange). Bright fresh acidity on the palate, but not aggressive. A little nutty (in a good way). Citrus, with pith and zest. A bit peachy. Tantalising and it dances on the tongue in a delightful manner. A bit of petrol/slate/flint? The finish is unremarkable, but this is great. Makes me want to eat a chunky bit of turbot or suchlike.
So fresh for a 15 year old wine. I see no reason it won't last another 5. Other than that I'm going to drink it, that is.
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6/14/2018 - Zweder wrote: 90 Points
UWS; A mixed set of wines (@ JB): The bouquet is still locked, but shows good yellow fruits and some citrus. On the palate loads of ripe pineapple, a full bodied wine with a pleasant balance between acidity and sweetness,
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4/9/2017 - jkoenen wrote: flawed
Heavy oxidative notes, should've been drunk by now.
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11/30/2013 - neilemc Likes this wine: 90 Points
Mini Bordeaux 2006 horizontal after a business trip: white and red. Straw yellow color. Nose of butter, walnuts, caramelized pineapple and coconut. I drink these rarely but it's it's a style of Sauvignon blanc I enjoy: not sweet or tart. Lots of oak but nicely balanced with the nutty, buttery, toasted tropical fruit and cakey texture. With decent concentration and length, it's not a monster but very good.
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11/9/2013 - Peter Z. wrote: flawed
flawed
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11/9/2013 - Zweder wrote:
Regular dinner group (@ MH): Reductive and a bit oxidized bouquet with nutty flavors. Same on the palate. Probably a faulty bottle.
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2/18/2013 - jkoenen wrote: 88 Points
Light golden in colour. Oak dominated nose, showing vanilla, coconut, honey, melon and camphor. Rather clumsy on the palate, too. Big oak and butter melange. Some ripe fruit underneath. Great acidity helps this wine to achieve a 'very good'-score. But at the moment I kinda think this wine is in an awkward phase. Following day, it was leaner, more elegant and obtained a nice herbaceous touch. Hold another year before trying next bottle. 16.5/20
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6/16/2012 - rdewolff Likes this wine: 91 Points
Un des meilleurs blanc de Grave que jai bu. Belle couleur, belle rondeur. Boisé, fruit porté surle citron et boisé. Très joli blanc!!
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11/12/2011 - Sunny10 wrote: 86 Points
Nice smells of lemon, pineapple, honey, caramel and vanilla. It's refreshing with good acidity, long finish.
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10/3/2011 - Ludi Likes this wine: 90 Points
Yellow with some golden hues. Nose reminds of hazelnut, pear, peach, pineapple, with some balsamic and herbal notes. Mouth is fresh and satisfying, still very young, with a balsamic finish.
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6/3/2010 - meinweinkeller wrote: 92 Points
Great nose, flowers, citrusfruits, rubber, great harmonie, long, good acidity
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