by Ray Johnson | Nov 5, 2008 | France, Loire Valley, Pouilly-Fume, Sauvignon Blanc
Domaine Didier Dagueneau, Pouilly-Fume, Pur Sang 2004 In this wine there is the smell of cat pee and minerality. The mouth is very concentrated and long, with ripe citrus flavors like orange and tangerine. This Sauvignon is barrel fermented. Produced in Sant Andelain...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 3, 2008 | France, Loire Valley, Pinot Noir, Pouilly-Fume, Rosé, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc
Francis Blanchet, Pouilly-Fume, Cuvee Silice 2006 Corked, so who will ever know what to think about this wine.This is all stainless Sauvignon produced across the river from Sancerre. Silice is sourced from an old vine parcel, laden with silex, just up the river in Les...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 1, 2007 | France, Loire Valley, Pouilly-Fume, Sancerre
Domaine André Vatan, Sancerre, Les Charmes 2006 The style point has always been lean and green, offering a sense of the appellation without the over $20 price of the more concentrated offerings. Today’s wine offered riper fruit flavors that are just delicious....
