The 2018 Sauvignon Blanc is on the tropical end of the spectrum, with hints of guava, pineapple and nectarine?a real fruit bowl. It's medium-bodied and silky in texture, with a long, flavorful finish.
Bottled only a week before I tasted it, Alain Coudert's 2019 Fleurie from the Clos de la Roilette is showing beautifully, wafting from the glass with aromas of rose petals, red cherries, raspberries, spices and orange rind. Medium to full-bodied, deep and...
The 2019 Château-Thébaud from Domaine de la Pépière (matured 42 months in tanks) is finesse and elegance incarnate. Revealing aromas of lemon, spring flowers, menthol and pear, it’s chiseled and taut, perfectly balanced and moderately weighted. The finish...