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Coulee de Serrant 2004

Posted in October 25th, 2009
by Ray in Chenin Blanc, Coulee de Serrant, France, Loire Valley, Savennieres

Clos de la Coulee de Serrant, Savennieres-Coulee de Serrant 2004 The wine in this bottle is deeply golden, almost brown, the nose is very complex, the mouth is quite dense and the flavors go on for a long time. Yet this wine is quite evolved.
The wines of Savennieres and in particular this estate are known [...]

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Baumard Clos du Papillon 2004

Posted in November 5th, 2008
by Ray in Chenin Blanc, France, Loire Valley, Savennieres

Domaine des Baumard, Savennières, Clos du Papillon 2004 This nose lights up with minerality and matchstick as the sulfur works it way into the air. There’s lanolin and a hint of green as well. The nose is full-on, intense acidity yet not acid alone. There is a viscosity as well and great concentration. This 100% [...]

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Bracing Wine

Posted in November 1st, 2007
by Ray in Chenin Blanc, France, Loire Valley, Melon, Muscadet, Savennieres

Domaine Les Hautes Noëlles Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu sur lie 2006
The last vintage tasted, 2004 was very clean and bursting with acidity. Again tonight with the 2006, this wine struts its acidity with a freshness of fruit to smell in the nose. Mis par Serge Batard in St Léger Les Vignes, imp. to US by [...]

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