Fresh, pure, and full of vibrancy and verve. Served next to a 2017 Malandes Montmains VV that had just a tad more depth than the Leflaive. Both were good. Previous notes apply otherwise.
Nervy and tense, with a slightly linear but still flavorful expression of yellow citrus, quince, white stone fruit, and limestone. Notable energy, with enough fruit to counterbalance the acidic…
Medium and balanced overall, with an execution that highlights freshness and purity; an initially linear delivery that expands over time with vigorously decanted air (2+ hours). Bright yellow citrus,…
This caged monkey is gonna need some bottle time to really start showing any semblance of maturity in terms of flavor expansion on the palate. Gains points for zippy and super fresh acid-driven…
A little pithy and linear on the initial entry, with white stone fruit, pumice, and steely lemon leading the charge. Overly racy in its current state, missing the main mark mid-palate as it rapidly…
Fresh and pure, with pleasantly viscous flavors of lemon/yellow citrus, lemon curd, vanilla, sourdough, and some white minerality. Hints of guava and honeydew also show up in the profile. Finishes…
Orchid, acacia, lemon water, pear skin, and some chalk. Finishes dry and fairly focused. Worked great with a kale salad and poached egg with sourdough croutons and Parmesan-buttermilk dressing.
Trentino Alto-Adige / Veneto · Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT
Sensual and a bit exotic on the front end, with hints of kiwi and guava circling around the sexy and focused core of yellow citrus and lemon curd flavors. Hints of yellow apple and nougat round out…
A beautiful burst of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, subtle grass, and white stone rush on to the palate with verve and spunk, but with a smooth sophistication that shows class and complexity. A…
This is certainly a lemon curd, popcorn, vanillin California Chardonnay, but luckily it doesn't totally collapse under the confection-weight of the barrel treatment, still allowing the core yellow…
Still performing near the apex of its window, perhaps a bit rupee and more rounded than a year and a half ago. Lemon curd and yellow citrus fruit driven. Drink now and over the next year or so before…
Both crisp and fulfilling, delivering a nice dollop of white and yellow fruit wrapped up in a grippy, tangy housing that presents medium speed and weight. Finishes a little round (not sure of the…
Lemon, rock, vanilla, and faint vegetal notes. Simple, medium-bodied, and round. Some alcohol makes for a more obtuse delivery. Decent flavor, but no fireworks. 87-88 points.
Zing. Pow. Smack. Hold on to the handrails at all times when attempting to sip this slammin' palate slap of a Sauvignon Blanc. A Vulcan Minigun of yellow citrus, grapefruit juice, nectarine skin,…
Yellow (and subtle orange) citrus, stone, and faint grass. Extremely dry from start to finish. Light-to-medium bodied. Lacks complexity and depth of flavor. Reminded me of a Picpuol with slightly…
Lemony and tangy, with some lemon and lime zest (one of my favorite notes in white Burgundy), acacia flowers, honeydew, and hints of honey. Medium bodied, but beautifully flavorful and mouthwatering.…
Lemon and vanilla cream lead the push of flavor, with some melon rind and hints of grass. Middle of the road and medium all the way around, with an elevated purity of fruit that adds sophistication.…
Lemon water, white melon, alcohol, and chalk. Light bodied, lacking depth and flavor. A racy delivery that rides overly lithe and diluted. Finishes fast and weak in flavor. Extended exposure to air…
Grilled lemon, lychee, dehydrated nectarine, almond skin, and some hints of oxidation/lamp oil. Light-to-medium bodied, with an agreeable mid-palate weight (with moderate flavor expansion), but a bit…
Yellow citrus, lemon curd, fresh squeezed lemon juice, white melon, and the slightest hint of pumice, this Regionales Bourgogne impresses with its immediacy in flavor delivery and uncomplicated…
Oak and vanilla-laced lemon curd dominated for the first part of consumption. After some swirling in the glass, some delineated yellow citrus flavors were permitted past the pillowy gates of the…
This was a bit of a dud overall, with some overly oxidized characteristics that were confusing at best. Everything seemed intact and there were no overt signs of a technical flaw, but the fruit was…
Pure and clean, with a somewhat primary but extremely balanced and elegant execution from front to back. A linear front-end delivery of lemon water, honeydew, lemon verbena, and some pumice.
