Vatan Arena

Edmond Vatan

Clos La Néore Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2007

Served blind—called 2018 Vatan Clos de Neore! 07 is unbelievably youthful and delicious. The most singular expression of Sauvignon Blanc. A shame that with age, it’s so rare to have a pristine bottle like this. — 4 days ago

Paul, Dave and 12 others liked this

Domaine Antoine-Marie Arena

Carco 2018

2021/12/10-11. An appealingly bright ruby, this has lots of herby cherry and some complexity from earth and a hint of spice. — 4 years ago

Richard Leroy

Les Rouliers Vin de France Chenin Blanc 2015

A reductive nose, which blew off in about 20 minutes. In the mouth you stop for a second and ask yourself, Jura? Oxidative palate yet crazy levels of freshness. A fire hose of acidity that assaults your mouth but is joined by pure fruit. Wonderful intense finish.
Like Vatan, singular and not everyone’s taste.
— 5 years ago

Tom, Max and 49 others liked this
Ira Schwartz

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@Joe Weinberger I am going to cop-out and say I do not know. I have not had enough data points to give you a well informed answer. It has the requirements to age but I have no clue what will happen. Better not sure, different probably. I have a few of these so I will let them sleep. I do have a ‘13 Les Noels that I will probably open in the next 2 to 3 years. I wish I could be more helpful.
Would be great if someone who has tasted these with some age would chime in.
@Antonio Galloni ?
P S

P S

@Joe Weinberger i’d save. Had older from Leroy and they age well.
Joe Weinberger

Joe Weinberger

@Ira Schwartz @P S thank you both for your advice—really appreciate it!

Domaine André Vatan

Les Perrièrs Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Clean dry mineral and only a hint of citrus. — 2 months ago

Jean Baptiste Arena

Grotte di Sole Patrimonio Vermentino 2014

Dangerously quaffable. Sweet marzipan with underlying tang. — 3 years ago

Daniel, Diane and 2 others liked this

Antoine Arena

Patrimoio Rosé 2017

Salty, crunchy, blood orange, and lemon citrus, mineral inflected attack that fans out to salt and fruit in the finish. Not for everyone but a nice change from your typical rose. — 4 years ago

Tom and Daniel P. liked this

Domaine Antoine-Marie Arena

San Giovanni Red Blend 2018

Jeremy Shanker
9.1

First time trying these varieties. What a cool wine! — 5 years ago

Ryan, Josh and 7 others liked this

Domaine Antoine-Marie Arena

Hauts de Carco Patrimonio 2016

Sangiovese by way of Corsica. Somewhat earthier, spicier, more rustic. Acid a bit less and overall less polished than, say, a Tuscan Chianti. But a quite nice restrained wine. — 3 years ago

Severn, Aaron and 2 others liked this

Domaine Vatan

La Ronciere Sancerre Rouge Pinot Noir 2020

Cherry raspberry nose, fruity, fresh — 3 years ago

Michel liked this

Agnès et René Mosse

Arena Savennières Chenin Blanc 2019

Honestly I haven’t been drinking wine for a while but this has reinvigorated my interest. Mosse is underrated these days. Depth and balance and finesse beyond its price tag. — 4 years ago

Adam, Ira and 9 others liked this