This was a stunning bottle. Yellow to light gold color. Initial nose is hard to describe, I've read David Lillie describe Pepiere's muscadet as atmospheric and that fits here too. With air it opens with lots of rain washed stones, honey, white florals. Quite mineral in the mouth, which is balanced by sec tendre sweetness. The sensation of sweet to dry goes back and forth, a very fine balance of all the elements. Old vine concentration and dry extract. Tiny bit of oak taste and feel towards the finish. Some Chenin fruit appears with air, but the minerals are the big feature. A grand cru bottle of Chenin. Drinking very well, but no rush. The wine went nicely with dry curry rubbed duck with Thai basil, eggplants and green beans. Bravo Eric and Christine.
2004 Bellivière Calligramme
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