Our LOIRE Wines rated WINE SPECTATOR
November 19, 2007
We are pleased to let you know that the following LOIRE white Wines from our selection have been rated by the November 30th 2007 & December 15th - WINE SPECTATOR Issues :
Domaine GOURON AOC Chinon - Cuvee TERROIR 2005 Vintage : " A nice core of dark currant and fig paste is layered with tangy iron, olive and cigar smoke notes. There's a hint of sweet mulled spice on the finish, which shows the well-integrated stucture of the vintage. Drink now through 2012. - 850cs made". 91pts
Luc & Jerome CHOBLET - Domaine des HERBAUGES AOC Muscadet Cotes de GrandLieu / Lie - FIEF GUERIN 2006 Vintage : " This is plump up front, with grapfruit and lime notes, then turns tangy on the finish, with a nice stony hint". 88pts
Luc & Jerome CHOBLET - Domaine des HERBAUGES AOC Muscadet Cotes de GrandLieu / Lie - CLOS de la SENAIGERIE 2006 Vintage : " Lively, with tangy chive, mache, chervil and lemon notes that ripple throught the finish". 88pts (2005 vintage also rated 90pts W.ADVOCATE, August 31st - 2007, Issue 172)
Luc & Jerome CHOBLET - Domaine des HERBAUGES AOC Muscadet Cotes de GrandLieu / Lie - CLOS de la FINE 2006 Vintage : " Has nice zip for the vintage, with lemon zest, grapefruit and lime notes that stay lively on the finish". 87pts (2005 vintage also rated 89pts W.ADVOCATE, August 31st - 2007, Issue 172)
Luc & Jerome CHOBLET - CHARDONNAY VDP Jardin de la France - MOULIN d'ARGENT "Classic" 2006 Vintage : " Plump, with green apple and pear notes, but backed by nice acidity on the finish, which keeps it all lively". 88pts
Luc & Jerome CHOBLET - CHARDONNAY VDP Jardin de la France - MOULIN d'ARGENT "Elegance" 2006 Vintage : " Really bright, with lively lemon, quince and green apple notes that bounce through the flint-tinged finish. Very refreshing". 88pts
Domaine Cedrick BARDIN AOC Pouilly-Fume - Cuvee des BERNADATS 2006 Vintage : " Soft and round, with a good range of straw, grapefruit and mineral notes that gain some definition on the finish". 87pts
Domaine Cedrick BARDIN AOC Sancerre - 2006 Vintage : " Has good ripeness and definition for a 2006, with grapefruit, lemon rind and floral notes backed by a tangy hint onn the finish". 88pts
Domaine Cedrick BARDIN AOC Pouilly-Fume - 2006 Vintage : " Offers a nice mix of lemon zest, thyme, straw and honey-suckle, with a broad, easygoing finish". 87pts