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WTN: Delectable Loire bubbly

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WTN: Delectable Loire bubbly

by Saina » Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:52 pm

Domaine des Baumard Crémant de Loire Tirage 2004 19,15€; 12,5% abv; Chardonnay base with some Cabernet Franc.

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Previous tastes of this had a palate that I liked but were too shy aromatically. I think this is starting to open up. It doesn't have explosive aromas, but neither does it smell neutral. Instead, a lovely mineral aroma (wet rocks or whatever the micro-organism growing on them is called) has appeared. It is also grassy but full of white flowers and ripe fruit: an elegant, Chardonnay-heavy aroma. The palate, however, is full bodied compared to I expected from the scent. Elegant bubbles and crisp acidity, much citrus - but also rich! Very mineral finish. Nice wine and nice that the scent is starting to open up as well!
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Re: WTN: Delectable Loire bubbly

by David M. Bueker » Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:56 pm

Baumard does make nice QPR bubbly.
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Re: WTN: Delectable Loire bubbly

by Rahsaan » Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:59 pm

I think the baseline for these wines is neutral because they're not putting the best/ripest grapes inside. Does anyone know if they have specific parcels that go into this wine? And if those parcels are chosen for reasons other than the fact that they don't get very ripe? Do they have any other bottlings that use chardonnay or is this the only one?
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Re: WTN: Delectable Loire bubbly

by Saina » Thu Aug 20, 2009 1:17 pm

David, indeed. I hope to see their Carte Turquoise soon.

Rahsaan, I think the only other wine in their range that has Chardonnay is the the "La Calèche" VdP (20% iirc). The other bubblies they make are Chenin or Cabernet.
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Re: WTN: Delectable Loire bubbly

by Bob Parsons Alberta » Thu Sep 10, 2009 2:54 am

Otto, I have had my new T-shirt made up but no mention of "bubbly" sorry to say! Would take a pic but no idea how to post here!

White T-shirt, red letters...>

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Re: WTN: Delectable Loire bubbly

by Chris Kissack » Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:52 am

Nice wine Otto. I still have some of this very vintage in the cellar too.

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