On pop-n-pour, the nose is intensely minerally, showing medium-toned freshly-cracked stone, along with almost pungent purply-mountain berry fruitiness. A musky, feral note in there too. Chiseled and structured in the mouth. It’s full-bodied, with a fair amount of chalky tannin present. Very much on the minerally side, flavorwise. I like it but this is unlike any other Sancerre Rouge I’ve ever had. I’m pretty certain I would not be able to identify this as a Sancerre Rouge (or a Pinot Noir of any sort) if it had been served blind. — 2 months ago
Spectacular with halibut. Nice balance of Chenin Blanc lightness/vanilla and Sauvignon Blanc fruit. — 6 months ago
#pouillyfumé #kraam — 2 months ago
Aligote: the oft maligned & forgotten white grape of Burgundy - I've had mixed results over the years, but this was the best i've ever tasted. some age darkened this up w/deeper yellow & greenish hues overlaid with straw. complex nose infused w/subtle lingering oak accents boasted mango & guava and a tropical fruit nose, savory, biscuit, herbal, minerals, stale 7up, and some pleasant oxidative notes. palate was suave & rich, silky yet brimming w/acidity mingling nicely with our salad & smoked salmon. — 3 months ago
Jolie complexité sur un fruité juteux avec de très discrètes notes oxydatives, mineralité et rondeur. c'est efficace et juste — 3 months ago
Peter van den Besselaar
Vintage 2012 | paired with cod — a month ago