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FLDG Dishwasher
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Tue Mar 21, 2006 3:45 pm
The Pacific Northest Westest
Jenise wrote:Is 2010 a good Loire vintage? I fished a few '10 Bourgeils out of a remainder bin the other day figuring I couldn't lose at $12. It's a familiar wine I usually see at around $20ish, with a really long name that starts with 'Ch' and ends in 'erie'. I'm sure you know which I mean.
FLDG Dishwasher
32897
Tue Mar 21, 2006 3:45 pm
The Pacific Northest Westest
Mark Lipton wrote:2010 was a cooler, less ripe year than 2009 in the Loire, but to my tastes made more zippy, stylish wines. The Chenins from '10 are wonderful and all the early signs are that the Cab Francs will be great in a more herbaceous, leaner style.
Mark Lipton
Compassionate Connoisseur
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Tue Mar 21, 2006 5:32 pm
Dobbs Ferry, NY (NYC metro)
Jenise wrote:Is 2010 a good Loire vintage? I fished a few '10 Bourgeils out of a remainder bin the other day figuring I couldn't lose at $12. It's a familiar wine I usually see at around $20ish, with a really long name that starts with 'Ch' and ends in 'erie'. I'm sure you know which I mean.
FLDG Dishwasher
32897
Tue Mar 21, 2006 3:45 pm
The Pacific Northest Westest
Dale Williams wrote:Chanteleuserie? They make several cuvees. Not my fave producer, but always solid, and I'd jump on at $12.
The Baudry sounds great
Salil wrote:Because you're on the Rhys list?
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