Domaine Armand David Saumur Rouge ‘Siebrit’ 2019
13.5%, Vaundelnay, imported by Lefgroup, LLC, Asheville, NC. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: unfavorable day. Winemaker note: 100% Cabernet France, aged one year French oak Tasting note: the David ‘Siebrit’ is medium ruby in color with a clean nose of medium-minus intensity with aromas of red fruit, tobacco and leather. On the palate this is dry […]
Clos de l’Ecotard Saumur Blanc 2017
13% abv, Thibaud and Michelle Chevré, Thouet, Becky Wasserman Selections. Note: 100% Chenin Blanc Tasting note: Medium lemon in color with a clean nose of medium+ intensity and aromas of beeswax, citrus blossom, pear, wax and lanolin. On the palate this wine is dry with medium acidity, medium body, medium alcohol, medium+ flavor intensity and […]
Château de Chaintres Saumur-Champigny ‘Vieilles Vignes’ 2018
15% abv, Saumur, imported by Rosenthal Wine Merchant, New York, NY. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: leaf day. As far as the red wines of the Loire Valley go, the villages of Saumur-Champigny in the Saumur district always seems to reach for the stars. Blends of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, somewhat traditionally, many vignerons now […]