Pure power and energy. An intense nose that includes rich, cider apple notes, honeysuckle and daffodil, almonds, and some herbal and yeasty characteristics. The chiseled, stony palate is softened just a bit by the oak aging. The finish is long, tensile and mouth watering.
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So much to unpack here. Bought for $20 at Zachy's (NY) moving sale. Golden straw. Fruity: yellow apple / cider, ripe pear/quince; yeasty: toast, herb.: sage, carmel - beeswax. Mineral, fruity/juicy. refreshing, yet shown astringency and bitterness and intense flavors, long jucily finish. My notes are all over, as I am temporarily blown over by this Savennieres' Chenin Blanc!
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Thanksgiving white. Nice wine, not overly acidic but definitely on dry side. No noticeable oak which is plus in my book. Lemon, honeysuckle, maybe some apple. Wife liked a point or 2 more than me.
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9/17/2022 - wiscgrad wrote: 93 Points
excellent chenin. previous CT notes are spot on
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2/8/2022 - timbok Likes this wine: 93 Points
Pure power and energy. An intense nose that includes rich, cider apple notes, honeysuckle and daffodil, almonds, and some herbal and yeasty characteristics. The chiseled, stony palate is softened just a bit by the oak aging. The finish is long, tensile and mouth watering.
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1/16/2022 - lukanied Likes this wine: 94 Points
So much to unpack here. Bought for $20 at Zachy's (NY) moving sale. Golden straw. Fruity: yellow apple / cider, ripe pear/quince; yeasty: toast, herb.: sage, carmel - beeswax. Mineral, fruity/juicy. refreshing, yet shown astringency and bitterness and intense flavors, long jucily finish. My notes are all over, as I am temporarily blown over by this Savennieres' Chenin Blanc!
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11/25/2021 - yeti575rider wrote: 91 Points
Thanksgiving white. Nice wine, not overly acidic but definitely on dry side. No noticeable oak which is plus in my book. Lemon, honeysuckle, maybe some apple. Wife liked a point or 2 more than me.
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