You can always count on this Loire Valley estate to provide older vintages that offer great value for money. The 1997 is particularly outstanding. Sweet but balanced by brisk acid with profound and unctuous aromas of ripe pear, honey and apricot. A lingering finish made of steely and hazelnut nuances, which add complexity. Delicious now but still a long life ahead. With Roquefort at the aperitif, with Tarte Tatin for dessert.
This wine reminds me, a musician, of the structure and cadence of Igor Stravinsky. Angular with great depth and notes of lanolin, mushroom, apple and camomile. Tight and young. Will blossom in seven to 10 years from now. I put a few bottles away in my cellar myself. I wish I had more.
Structured and precise yet generous and approachable. Dry with great concentration of flavours of lime and lemon zest with a touch of honey and orange blossom. The delicate wet stone notes lift the palate. Mouth-watering and a great match with raclette for winter gathering.
Bright, pale straw in colour. Minerally, lemon and green apple nose. Medium body; ripe apple and pear flavours carried on brisk citrus acidity. Great value and a versatile food wine.
Bright straw in colour. Floral, lime and grapefruit zest on the nose. Medium body, dry; mouth-filling lime flavour with a honeyed note. Beautifully balanced. Roll out a spread of pâté and foie gras.
I have been following this producer for decades and 2015 might be one of the best vintages I have tasted. Firm yet elegant tannins with fresh acid and complex notes of cassis, plum, dried herbs and graphite that lingers and haunts the soul. This is what I would call a perfect paradox where ripeness of fruit is balanced by tension and energy. Just outstanding. Put in your cellars for a min of 10 years if you can.
Full body, fresh acid and firm tannins with opulent notes of plum, cassis, coco and vanilla support well the slightly elevated alcohol of 14%. A testament that it is still possible to find a well-made Bordeaux that offers typicity under 50$. A delicious pick for lamb lovers.