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Domaine Bobinet Hanami 2014

Domaine Bobinet Hanami 2014

From the Saumur-Champigny region of the Loire, Domaine Bobinet’s 2014 Hanami is made from 100% Cabernet Franc, 30% of which is carbonically macerated. The nose unspools to reveal earthy barnyard funk, freshly turned tilth, and decomposing leaves along with pie cherries and Damson plum. In the mouth, it’s a touch astringent and drying, with a […]

Thierry Germain Domaine des Roches Neuves Clos De l’Echelier Saumur Blanc 2014

Thierry Germain Domaine des Roches Neuves Clos De l'Echelier Saumur Blanc 2014

Sourced from a small horse-plowed, biodynamically farmed two-hectare site, Clos de L’Echelier is blended from just two oval casks. The vines are seated in Turonian limestone, which gives Saumur Chenin’s their characteristic minerality, which this bottle certainly has, though less pronounced than some I’ve tasted. The nose is endowed with expressive aromas of ripe pear, […]

Château d’Epire Savennières Cuvée Spéciale 2012

Château d'Epire Savennières Cuvée Spéciale 2012

Château d’Epire’s Chenin Blanc vines are seated atop the highest hill in the Savennières appellation. There the vines benefit from added sunlight due to a southeasterly orientation, in addition to phtanit-rich soils. The Cuvée Spéciale 2012 offers up permeating aromas of poached apples and pears, white flowers, baked apples, caramel and baking spice. Given the […]

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