2020 Maison Lorgeril L'Orangeraie Sauvignon Blanc, France, Pays D'OC, Wine Review

This is an inexpensive Sauvignon Blanc from France. Pale golden in color, clear and bright. The nose is a bit grassy with oranges. Light to medium bodied with a slightly oily texture. On the palate, minerals and slight orange as well. A bit of menthol on the finish. Moderate acidity. This is a bit of a different showing for a Sauvignon Blanc but very enjoyable. It drinks well on its own and would work nicely with lighter foods. A citrus salad would be nice. Drink over the next year.

Grade:

B+

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Vintage:

2020

Current Price:

$16.00USD

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2018 Château Malartic-Lagravière Blanc, France, Bordeaux, Pesac-Leognan, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

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Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$70.00USD

This is 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Semillon. Pale silvery/gold in color, clear and bright. The nose is interesting with pine, pears and apples and a bit of minerality. On the palate, pears, slight candied lemon and a bit of menthol on the finish. This has a lovely full bodied texture without giving up its acidity or cut. Solid finish. Drink this over the next five to eight years. It will work well with lighter and medium bodied foods. It will work well with a Goat cheese and Beet salad.

2009 Château Suduiraut, France, Bordeaux, Sauternes, Wine Review

Vintage:

2009

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Grade:

A+

Current Price:

$99.00USD

One of my favorite dessert wines. At age 12, this is drinking beautifully from a 375ml bottle. Light to medium golden in color, clear and bright. The nose is gorgeous with oranges, blood oranges, honey and spice. Full bodied. Viscous texture. Excellent balance and acidity. On the palate, oranges, orange peel and honey, layered and complex. The finish is quite long. Delicious. As good as this is, it may still get better with age. This is contemplative on it own but will work for less sweet (not chocolate) dessert. A polenta cake would work nicely.

2020 Comte Henry d'Assay Sancerre, France, Loire, Wine Review

Vintage:

2020

Score:

Grade:

B+

Purchased off the list at The Arbor in Pasadena. This is Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley in France. Light golden in color with slight green hues. The nose is nice with a slight grassy note but also a slight tropical fruit note. Light bodied. Slightly sweet, but just a hint. Good finish. This is a lovely way to start a meal and was popular with everyone at the table. Drink over the next year or so.

2016 La Clarté de Haut-Brion Blanc, USA, France, Bordeaux, Pessac-Léognan, Wine Review

Vintage:

2016

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Current Price:

$85.00USD

What an outstanding wine. This is the second wine of Haut Brion Blanc. My first time trying this. it is a blend of 76.3% Sémillon and 23.7% Sauvignon Blanc. It has a silvery/pale yellow/gold color to it. Very pretty nose with lemons, chervil and minerals. On the palate, the lemons come thru along with some vanilla and minerality. Very crisp with nice acidity. Pin point focus. Of course this is very young, but it is delicious. On a warm summer evening, this goes down very easily. This is expensive and as good as this is now, it should improve. I would cellar for three to five yea

2006 Château Pape Clément Blanc, France, Bordeaux, Pessac-Léognan

Vintage:

2006

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Current Price:

$175.00USD

This bottle was bought on release back when it was affordable. My last bottle, and it was served at dinner with friends along with an eggplant and tomato soup. A very good pairing. The wine itself is very interesting. Plenty of depth and complexity but showing quite youthfully. Medium golden in color. The nose has apricots, slight vanilla, slight marzipan and a hint of tropical fruit. On the palate, full bodied. Ever so slightly oily texture. Delicious vanilla, peach, and waxy notes. Complex and layered, it unwinds nicely in a glass. Great balance. Long finish. Everything I cou

2020 Maison Lorgeril L'Orangeraie Sauvignon Blanc, France, Pays D'OC, Wine Review

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