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2005 Luneau-Papin Muscadet Le L d’Or (Loire, France)
2005 Luneau-Papin Muscadet L D'or (Loire Valley, France) $19.99
“Le L d’Or is crackling, focused and intense and made to deliver an exciting glass of wine. People wanting wines of purity and no oak influence should be aware of wines like Muscadet. Crisp and fresh, L d’Or is perfect with the Florida fare of the spring and summer, straight from the sea. The qualities of the wine, its saline, lime and fresh white flower and mineral character make it perfect with any shellfish, mollusk or crustacean. A medium-bodied wine with driving flavors and excellent length, this wine will deliver satisfaction to the New Zealand SB, White Burgundy and Sancerre drinker alike.”
93+ Points, Rhett Beiletti
Staff Selection, May 2010
2005 Olga Raffault Chinon ‘Les Picasses’ (Loire Valley, France)
2005 Olga Raffault Chinon 'Les Picasses' ($17.99 or $16.19 by the case!)
“Les Picasses, coming from a specific site, is a straight-laced and very traditional and elegant style of Chinon. Old vines, around 50 years of age, contribute to deepness, giving a very dark cherry quality to the flavor. Limestone soils are very detectable too, the structure being very precise, minerality and fine tannins keep the wine driving forward on the palate. There is also a nice little fresh flavor towards the finish, something almost citrusy that is mouthwatering and rejuvenating too. An outstanding and very sophisticated wine.”
- 91 Points, Rhett Beiletti, Email: Rhett@b-21.com, Direct #: (727) 722-9104