Archive for June 2017
Wine Enthusiat – 95 pts for the Sancerre Blanc “Sauvage” 2014
94pts Cellar Selection Sancerre Blanc “Sauvage” 2014. The match for the red wine under the same name, this wine comes from vines grown organically in the village of Champtin. It is rich with white currants as well as crispy apples. The narrow texture and intense minerality mark it as a wine with…
Read MoreJancis Robinson – 16.5/20 for the Pouilly-Fumé “Indigène” 2014
16.5pts Pouilly-Fumé “Indigène” 2014 Blended from a selection of plots per vine of vines planted on pure, flat soil in the heart of the commune of Tracy-sur-Loire. Matured on fine lees for 12 months in stainless steel. No filtration or refrigeration before bottling. Indigenous was given its name because of the…
Read MoreRobert Parker – 91 pts for the Metis Klein Constantia 2016
Metis Sauvignon Blanc 2016 is a wild ferment without decantation or enzymes, a little SO2 added just after fermentation. It has an attractive bouquet: gooseberry, Granny Smith, a suggestion of wild mint and fennel. The palate is well balanced with more weight and volume than Sauvignon Blanc, notes…
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