790. Capezzana, Vin Santo di Carmignano Riserva, 2006 
789. Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Pinot Gris Clos Saint Urban Rangen de Thann Grand Cru Sélection de Grains Nobles, 2009 
788. Château Jolys, Jurançon Cuvée Jean Terrae Essencia, 2010 
787. Dr. Loosen, Erdener Treppchen Auslese Riesling 2012, Beerenauslese Riesling 2010, Eiswein Riesling Mosel, 2012 
786. Mount Horrocks, Cordon Cut Riesling Clare Valley, 2013 
785. Château de Fesles, Bonnezeaux, 1996 
£33; 13.5%
An unexpected spot at The 10 Cases, Covent Garden this. I didn’t know Baumard did a dry Savennières at all, so to find a 13 year bottle-aged one was perfect. And it turned out to be excellent as well; fully-mature, complex, crisp Chenin Blanc. Deep, limpid gold, without any copper glints of oxidation. Intense, quite broad sweet apple nose, yellow peach notes, then building to crystallised yellow fruit. Almond complexity – almost Pieropan-like, with a touch of aromatic herb (dill?). Honey, and chalky, flinty mineral notes. Rich, full-bodied, almost viscous mouthfeel, yet with balanced alcohol and medium+ acidity. Ripe yellow peach fruit, hints of sweet apple, almond, and even some limey notes. Beautiful mineral undertow. Long. 18 / 20.
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