Take a moment and think about what this is. An off-dry, high acid sparkling wine that spent nearly a decade en tirage before release, made from a grape not precisely known for aging. OK, it's not your mainstream, run of the mill wine. It has some reminiscence of a pet-nat - but not quite that either. And, oh yeah - a decade in cellar before release. Funky, cherry, raspberry, cranberry, and herbal astringency on nose, wiht a hint of cigar ash. Palate is an amazing balance of acid, fruit, mineral and herbal astringency, again with just a bit of that cigar ash on the finish. It is decidedly not "typical" of most wines I've drunk - but I really love it with food and for what it is. That ashy note is something I've picked up in two of this producer's Jasnieres as well - and while unusual, it is not unpleasant.
strange wine, got a bit better with air and warming up. super dry, almost like an alcohol vs. a wine. don't hate it, we did finish the bottle between 2 of us.
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3/6/2023 - VDLT Wine Likes this wine:
Such a distinct and alluring wine.
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1/2/2023 - lake.vino Likes this wine: 94 Points
Take a moment and think about what this is. An off-dry, high acid sparkling wine that spent nearly a decade en tirage before release, made from a grape not precisely known for aging. OK, it's not your mainstream, run of the mill wine. It has some reminiscence of a pet-nat - but not quite that either. And, oh yeah - a decade in cellar before release. Funky, cherry, raspberry, cranberry, and herbal astringency on nose, wiht a hint of cigar ash. Palate is an amazing balance of acid, fruit, mineral and herbal astringency, again with just a bit of that cigar ash on the finish. It is decidedly not "typical" of most wines I've drunk - but I really love it with food and for what it is. That ashy note is something I've picked up in two of this producer's Jasnieres as well - and while unusual, it is not unpleasant.
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12/31/2021 - RWG wrote: 85 Points
strange wine, got a bit better with air and warming up. super dry, almost like an alcohol vs. a wine. don't hate it, we did finish the bottle between 2 of us.
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2/20/2021 - klezman wrote:
Surprisingly dry for a demi-sec, but this was rather vinous and tasty. Earthy, sticks and spices with a fresh red fruit character.
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10/22/2020 - VDLT Wine Likes this wine:
Earthy and mellow enough to pair with pan-seared scallops. A great food drink with lots of depth for a modestly priced wine.
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