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ARBOIS (CHARDONNAY/SAVAGNIN), PUFFENEY, CUVÈE SACHA, 2010, JURA FRANCE- 75
ARBOIS (CHARDONNAY/SAVAGNIN), PUFFENEY, CUVÈE SACHA, 2010, JURA FRANCE- 75
Chardonnay/Savagnin. Jacques Puffeney is synonymous with the Jura. This area is dominated by the forested Jura Mountains and is somewhat detached geographically which has allowed for traditional wine styles and grapes to persist. His Cuvee Sascha is a blend of Savagnin & Chardonnay. The Savagnin is one of the indigenous grapes of the Jura region. He makes the savagnin portion in the ‘sous voile method’ (‘under the veil’). This is deliberate oxidation by not topping off the evaporated wine in the barrels. Thus, creating a pocket of oxygen and a ‘flor’- like layer (similar to sherry).
Tasting Note: Full bodied with sherry notes, bruised pears and nut shells. Brine and rich creamy finish.
Raisin et l’ange ‘Nedjma’
40% Viognier 20% Marsanne 20% Roussane 20% Muscat
2010 Souhern Rhone, France $55
Raisin et l’ange ‘Nedjma’
40% Viognier 20% Marsanne 20% Roussane 20% Muscat
2010 Souhern Rhone, France $55
Medium to full bodied with white flowers, light marzipan, tropical fruit, pine, dry, medium acidity.
SAUMUR, VILLENEUVE, 2012, LOIRE VALLEY, FRANCE -60
100% Chenin Blanc.
SAUMUR, VILLENEUVE, 2012, LOIRE VALLEY, FRANCE -60
100% Chenin Blanc. This chateau is a gem and one of the originals in Saumur. The team is composed of 3 employees. The soil is composed of 100% Tuffe white crumbly porous rock. This is the soil that makes some of the worlds finest chenin blancs. All Stainless steel.
Tasting Note: Medium-dry with notes of bees wax, ripe apricots, good funk and backed up high acidity.
ANJOU, LEROY, LES NOËL DE MONTBENAULT, 2009, LOIRE -98
100% Chenin Blanc
ANJOU, LEROY, LES NOËL DE MONTBENAULT, 2009, LOIRE -98
100% Chenin Blanc. Richard Leroy is one of the rising superstars in the Anjou region. Les Noel comes from volcanic mineral rich soil which adds to the extremely complex and layered flavors in this Chenin Blanc. 2009 was a phenomenal year in the Loire Valley. Some old oak barrels used.
Tasting Note: Rich and unctuous dry chenin blanc with pure honeyed notes, dried apricots, nuts and cheese.
Saumur, Fosse-Seche, 2010, Loire Valley (100% Chenin Blanc)
Saumur, Fosse-Seche, 2010, Loire Valley (100% Chenin Blanc)
Vineyards discovered by the Benedictine Monks around the 9th Century. All tank.
Tasting Note: Medium to full bodied, delicate almond notes, honey, dried peach, Dry. Beautiful bright acid.
Vineyards discovered by the Benedictine Monks around the 9th Century. All tank.
Tasting Note: Medium to full bodied, delicate almond notes, honey, dried peach, Dry. Beautiful bright acid.
SAVENNIÈRES, MORGAT, L’ENCLOS’, 2009 , LOIRE VALLEY, FRANCE 99
100% Chenin Blanc.
SAVENNIÈRES, MORGAT, L’ENCLOS’, 2009 , LOIRE VALLEY, FRANCE 99
100% Chenin Blanc. From famous Savennières appellation in “L’Enclos vineyard” filled with schist & sand. Grapes selected from three different sections of the vineyard, vinified separately, blended & aged for 22 months. The schist provides a complex and intense mineral note as well as a pleasant & unique bitter almond note. Tasting note: Dryer style, medium to full bodied with nuttiness, flowers, honeysuckle and minerals.
WEISSBURGUNDER, HEIDI SCHRÖCK, 2012, BURGENLAND, AUSTRIA 67
100% Weissburgunder aka Pinot Blanc.
WEISSBURGUNDER, HEIDI SCHRÖCK, 2012, BURGENLAND, AUSTRIA 67
100% Weissburgunder aka Pinot Blanc. All stainless steel and aged on the lees. Heidi Schrock is one of the most respected wine makers in the Rust area in Austria. She is a pioneer for purity and terroir. Tasting note: Medium bodied and dry with a combination of lush creaminess, chalky minerals, kiwi and white peach.
RIESLING, F.X. PICHLER, SMARAGD, KELLERBERG, WACHAU, AUSTRIA 180
100% Riesling. Smaragd Level = Spatlese Level.
RIESLING, F.X. PICHLER, SMARAGD, KELLERBERG, WACHAU, AUSTRIA 180
100% Riesling. Smaragd Level = Spatlese Level. The Wachau in Austria is the only region where they measure the ripeness level of the grapes at harvest similarly to Germany. This vintage from F.X. Pichler’s Kellerberg vineyard is prized and on mineral rich soils and perfect drainage. A tiny amount of this wine is made.
Tasting note: Richly textured and sweet ripe fruit with a backbone of grapefruit and lime, peaches and wet stones. Off-dry. Has sweetness on the palate.
