Category Archives: Savennieres

Coulee de Serrant 2004

Posted on October 25, 2009 by RJ

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 … Continue reading →

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Baumard Clos du Papillon 2004

Posted on November 5, 2008 by RJ

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 … Continue reading →

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Bracing Wine

Posted on November 1, 2007 by RJ

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 … Continue reading →

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