Notes of freshly cut grass, herbs, kiwi, apple and grapefruit, with pleasant minerality and acidity. A bit too grassy for me, but nicely offset by the fresh, lively fruit.
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Lots of reports of these being over the hill, but this wasn't showing really any oxidation. Still, not the most exciting Chenin in the world. Moderate acidity, a solid waxy note, green apples, and yes a touch of asparagus (people often cite asparagus in the Baumard sweet wines, I've never gotten there, but occasional hints in the Savennieres). Pleasant wine, but not sure it really deserved a slot in the cellar for 10 years. Nowhere near as good as a 96 d'Epire Speciale last weekend B/B-
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Enjoyed with cheeses before Easter dinner. Very youthful fruit - lemon - on the nose and palate. Crisp acidity and minerality with a long finish. Hint of secondary elements. Opened up with time to a very nice wine.
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7/17/2010 - Javachip wrote: 88 Points
Notes of freshly cut grass, herbs, kiwi, apple and grapefruit, with pleasant minerality and acidity. A bit too grassy for me, but nicely offset by the fresh, lively fruit.
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8/29/2009 - DaleW wrote:
Lots of reports of these being over the hill, but this wasn't showing really any oxidation. Still, not the most exciting Chenin in the world. Moderate acidity, a solid waxy note, green apples, and yes a touch of asparagus (people often cite asparagus in the Baumard sweet wines, I've never gotten there, but occasional hints in the Savennieres). Pleasant wine, but not sure it really deserved a slot in the cellar for 10 years. Nowhere near as good as a 96 d'Epire Speciale last weekend B/B-
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4/12/2009 - Sweet Nancy wrote:
Enjoyed with cheeses before Easter dinner. Very youthful fruit - lemon - on the nose and palate. Crisp acidity and minerality with a long finish. Hint of secondary elements. Opened up with time to a very nice wine.
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2/25/2009 - kstoddard wrote: flawed
Corked.
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10/16/2008 - Roentgen Ray wrote: flawed
corked
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