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Blanc De Blanc

Edmond Vatan

Clos La Néore Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2002

Doug Powers
9.3

So, this Sancerre is one of those IYKYK wines that I purchased nearly 20 years ago and lost in my cellar — Edmond Vatan (who I believe has been deceased for some time, his daughter is running the tiny estate these days) made around 500 cases of this amazing Sancerre, but the dumb ass typing this note thought it’d easily last 20-25 years (2002 being a fine Loire vintage) — obviously I significantly miscalculated, as this should have been consumed 10 or more years ago. With that said, with fresh grilled tuna steaks, the wine is standing up well, very nice richness, still excellent acidity. but any freshness has long ago faded. Yet, my admiration for Monsieur Vatan is only enhanced by the fact this shows pretty darn well for a wine not likely intended to be aged as long as the dumb ass typist thought it should!! — 14 days ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

So, as further defense for my stupidity, I was introduced to Vatan Sancerre in the late 1990s by an online wine mentor who said you HAVE to age them AT LEAST 10, and preferably more, and onna visit to my mentor in DC around 2002 or so, he pulled out a few bottles (likely 1989 & 1990), and I was blown away!! Also, like Raveneau and their golden waxed bottles that screamed “age me, a LONG time, or you will never be worthy”, Vatan also waxed his bottles in those days (puke green in Vatan’s case), so I of course deduced that these bottles should be aged!?!?
Of course, Randy Dunn used (uses still??) red wax, and even though I purchased some of my early Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernets while still less than 30, most of them will last until I’m nearing 130, which I concede ain’t happening!?!? 🤔🤷🙄🍷

Château Suduiraut

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2001

Peter van den Besselaar
9.5

Vintage 2001 | This is such a treat, honeyed nectar, which I poured at a farewell of my colleagues, and even people who drink wine in a irregular base like this. — 11 days ago

Jay, Brian and 19 others liked this

Pierre Péters

Les Chétillons Cuvée Spéciale Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne 2015

Inseon Hwang
9.3

Richness and warmth. — 11 hours ago

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Blanc Marsanne Roussanne 2015

Vanessa
9.6

Where do I begin… this wine is stunning.

It is positively golden in color with concentrated notes of caramel, butterscotch, vanilla, creme brûlée, dried apricot, yellow apple,peach, nectarine, yellow cherry, kumquat, baked quince, lemon curd, honeysuckle, butter cream, lavender,, dried herbs, fennel, beeswax, honey, chamomile, hazelnut, praline, honey, & wet stones…

It’s textured!!! Waxy & mouth coating, full bodied, round, & opulent.

Alcohol is high at 14.5% ABV — it’s warming but balanced and integrated with the deeply rooted flavors and elevated, vibrant acidity. Yum!!!!!
 — 13 days ago

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Dave

Dave

Sounds like an experience 😊
Vanessa

Vanessa

@Dave Clinton It was! The opposite of a patio pounder 😂 as much as we love those, too. But damn, it was a wine to sip and savor slowly.
Dave

Dave

😀

Matthiasson

Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2019

Paul J
9.3

Very light gold color. Peaches, pineapple, flint, and lemongrass on the nose. This is more Sauv Blanc and Riesling than previous vintages, Less acidity too. Still good, just different from previous vintages I’ve had. Great depth and long finish. Love the complexity and uniqueness! — 5 days ago

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Domaine Roulot

Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2018

Ron Siegel
9.3

Rich with notes of lemon, orchid fruit, wet stone, mineral, saline & acacia flower. — 6 days ago

Jeroen, Dave and 14 others liked this

Kim Crawford

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Brandyn Pryce
8.9

From Costco, and perhaps their best wine currently on the shelf. Zesty undertones to rich tree fruits, and perhaps stone fruit presence. Could drink this all day. — 5 days ago

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Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2001

Peter van den Besselaar
9.7

Vintage 2001 | Sheer perfection, meditation wine with awesome balance | at restaurant Monarh Tilburg — 2 days ago

Tom, Jeroen and 21 others liked this
Jan de Weerd

Jan de Weerd

Fantastic 🙌

Château Climens

Barsac 1er Cru Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2009

Noah
9.4

Classic Barsac profile, incredibly drinkable. Climens is always a treat but 2009 was a really special year. Pineapples, honey, elderflower — 9 days ago

Dorotea ElisabetBee B-P
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Cloudy Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Harrison Mills
10

Fruity and Acidic. Ideal showcase of Malborough Sauvignon Blanc for Tara and Harrison. — 6 days ago