Archive for 'Loire' Category

Pascal Jolivet 2006 Sancerre - Sauvignon Blanc White Wine

Mar 12th, 2010 by admin | 0

White Wine by Pascal Jolivet from Loire, France - regions. Pale, whitish straw in color. The nose is very fresh, very clean with notes of lime peel, green herbs, black currant; typical, not aggressive. On the palate it is fresh and tightly wound; acidity is tempered by very subtle residual sugar; very clean; alive, [...]

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Domaine Des Baumard 2004 Carte D’Or Coteaux du Layon (half-bottle) - Chenin Blanc White Wine

Nov 6th, 2009 by admin | 0

White Wine by Dom. Des Baumard from Loire, France - regions. Baumard’s 2004 Coteaux Du Layon Carte D’Or offers an astonishingly low-priced opportunity to experience a great nobly sweet appellation. Winsome aromas of quince, chamomile, almond paste, and white chocolate lead to a subtly sweet, mouth-filling, yet elegant and juicy palate and a bitter-sweet, [...]

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Domaine du Closel 2005 La Jalousie Savennieres - Chenin Blanc White Wine

Sep 11th, 2009 by admin | 0

White Wine by Dom. du Closel from Loire, France - regions. Savennieres La Jalousie (formerly les Coulees, or Cuvee Classique, i.e. dry) is a classic Savennieres from a stainless-steel cuvee of young and older vines from their steepest soils of pure schist. The domaine of the de Jessey family has been the [...]

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Pascal Jolivet 2006 Attitude Sauvignon Blanc - White Wine

Apr 14th, 2009 by admin | 0

White Wine by Pascal Jolivet from Loire, France - regions. Color: Brilliant, pale straw gold with a translucent rim. Nose: Fresh, clean and youthful with delicate nuances of lime, grapefruit, green apple and kiwi. Palate: Soft entry leading to a polished, supple texture with gentle, well integrated acidity; [...]

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Domaine Des Baumard 2004 Carte D’Or Coteaux du Layon - Chenin Blanc White Wine

Feb 26th, 2009 by admin | 0

White Wine by Dom. Des Baumard from Loire, France - regions. Baumard’s 2004 Coteaux Du Layon Carte D’Or offers an astonishingly low-priced opportunity to experience a great nobly sweet appellation. Winsome aromas of quince, chamomile, almond paste, and white chocolate lead to a subtly sweet, mouth-filling, yet elegant and juicy palate and a bitter-sweet, [...]

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Marquis de la Tour NV Brut - Champagne & Sparkling

Dec 10th, 2008 by admin | 0

Non-Vintage by Marquis de la Tour from Loire, France - regions. Opens with a bouquet of apple cider. A nice mousse, crispness, and an apple, bready, creamy palate with nuances of citrus and nuts and a bit of astringency leads to a finish which is broader than long. There’s a lot of [...]

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Pascal Jolivet 2004 Attitude Sauvignon Blanc - White Wine

Nov 26th, 2008 by admin | 0

White Wine by Pascal Jolivet from Loire, France - regions. Color: brilliant, pale straw gold with a translucent rim. Nose:fresh, clean and youthful with delicate nuances of lime, grapefruit, green apple and kiwi. Palate: soft entry leading to a polished, supple texture with gentle, well integrated acidity; medium bodied with lingering citrus-apple [...]

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Chateau de Sancerre 2006 Sancerre - Sauvignon Blanc White Wine

Jun 30th, 2008 by admin | 0

White Wine by Ch. de Sancerre from Loire, France - regions. Visual: Clear, pale gold in color. Nose: Nice intensity. Floral notes dominate the first nose giving finesse and elegance. Once the wine is allowed to breathe, slight nuances of vanilla surface and open up to fruity aromas of yellow peach and [...]

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