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877. Domaine des Forges, Côteaux du Layon Chaume, 2010
For this round of sweet wines, I finally completed the Domaine des Forges set – and with the exam Côteaux du Layon. The quality …
860. Domaine FL, Chamboureau Savennières-Chenin, 2009
Put this initially in a neutrals line-up, and it stood out as clearly semi-aromatic, so put it in that line-up too. Despite being 2 …
854. Domaine de l’Ecu, Gneiss Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, 2013
Ultimately, this was… well… correct. But somehow I expected more from a biodynamic estate that bottles terroir-specific Muscadets. Maybe I missed something. Pale gold. …
850. Xavier & Thierry Amirault, Le Clos des Quarterons St Nicolas de Bourgueil, 2012
Anna brought this round as a random, ready-opened bottle, as we discussed MW year 2 plans. I think my first St Nicolas de Bourgueil, …
801. Domaine Huet, Vouvray Pétillant Brut, 2007
Which was the front-label and which the back? Who knows… but stylish packaging for a stylish wine. Moderate moose and sparkle, given its pétillant …
785. Château de Fesles, Bonnezeaux, 1996
One from one of the leading estates in the Layon – but older than I’d wanted – Four Walls Wine substituting an older vintage …
779. Domaine Huet, Vouvray Clos du Bourg Sec, 2012
Having been disappointed by Le Mont Sec, this really showed what the Huet fuss was about. Pale to mid gold. Vanilla scent, and possibly …
778. Domaine des Forges, La Roche aux Moines Savennières, 2012
In the Pinot Gris and Chenin Blanc line-up, this was certainly a highlight. In the bone dry style, this has flavour density to mask …
745. Lamé Delisle Boucard, Domaine des Chesnaies Bourgueil Cuvée Vieilles Vignes, 2009
Nice gift from Huw. Just a shame the palate didn’t quite match up to the attractive and quite classic Cabernet Franc nose. Deep ruby …
741. Domaine des Baumard, Savennières Trie Spéciale, 2000
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 …