2024 Isabelle Garrault Sancerre Rosé Les Grands Monts, France, Loire, Wine Review

This Rosé is 100% Pinot Noir from 30+ year old vines in the Loire Valley in France. 12.5% abv. This is a delightful and refreshing wine. Pale salmon pink in color, clear and bright. The nose has strawberries, oranges and slight pine. Medium bodied. Nice, slightly creamy texture. On the palate, flavors of apples and strawberries. Clean finish. This is nice on its own and will work with most foods. It would be nice with soft cheeses and crackers on the patio. Drink over the next year or two.

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A-

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Vintage:

2024

Current Price:

$27.00USD

Burgundy’s Domaine de la Romanée-Conti – The Pinnacle of Pinot Noir

France's Burgundy Wine Region: A Primer on the History, Wines, Vineyards & Terroir contains an excellent introduction into the ethereal wine of one of the most famous wine producing regions. No winery is more famous, or produces such legendary wines in Burgundy than Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Often abbreviated as DRC, the winery makes some of the most exclusive and expensive wines in the world. They are, for those lucky enough to have tried them, the pinnacle of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

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2018 Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Rouge La Porte du Caillou, France, Loire, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

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Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$25.00USD

This was accidently added to a tasting of Loire Cabernet Franc. It is of course, Pinot Noir. Certainly not a fair way to sample the wine as it was only after the wines were unveiled that the mistake was identified. A couple people did say it was Pinot like which is very impressive. Still, here is the tasting note.

2021 Domaine Pierre Martin Sancerre Rosé Chavignol

Vintage:

2021

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Grade:

B+

Current Price:

$25.00USD

This is a Pinot Noir based Rose from the Loire Valley in France. Very refreshing at 13% abv. Light salmon/pink/orange in color, clear and bright. Medium bodied. Lightly viscous. On the palate, a bit of a sweet tart note along with some tart orange notes especially on the finish. This wine will work better with some food to tame the acidity. A summertime watermelon and feta cheese salad would be perfect. Drink over the next year or two.

2014 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grands-Echezeaux, France, Burgundy, Wine Review

Vintage:

2014

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Current Price:

$1800.00USD

Its always a treat to drink wines from DRC. This is obviously young but was drinking quite well. Ruby in color, clear and bright. An intoxicating nose. Earthy with macerated cherries, spice and a slight clay note. On the palate, this took some time to open. Sour cherries with a soft texture. Tightly layered. Long finish. Very smooth, not bite. A couple of ounces saved for day 2 was even better showing more depth and medium tannins. Also a bit of anise on the finish. For those lucky enough to be able to afford this and can find it, ageing will be rewarded.

NV H. Billiot Fils Champagne Grand Cru Brut Rosé, France, Wine Review

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Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$50.00USD

2018 version. 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay. It is composed of the following vintages: 50% 2015, 25% 2014, 25% 2013, with10% Pinot Noir still

2024 Isabelle Garrault Sancerre Rosé Les Grands Monts, France, Loire, Wine Review

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