A super example of properly made Sauvignon- ripe and concentrated
gooseberry fruit with hints of citrus and tangy herbacious edge (but
pure and rounded, not unripe and overly grassy) finishing with mineral
characters and gunflint overtones. (1)
34.
Sancerre,
Domaine Michel Gerard et Fils 2002/3
The wine shows pure sauvignon
style- fragrant aromas of grapefruit and citrus with a waft of mineral
pungency, full and round in the mouth with further fruity grapefruit
and orange flavours but also almond nuttiness, supported by elegant
zingy lees and acidity. (1)
Tasting guide: Whites rated
1-5 with 1 the driest & 5 the sweetest. Reds rated A - E with
A being the lightest & E the most full bodied
Italy
Menetou-Salon
Blanc, Clos des Blanchais 2002
The individual 'Clos des Blanchais'
is made and sold separately to allow the expression and development
of its unique 'terroir'- this plot of land was identified in the early
1980s for producing the best grapes from the oldst vines, resulting
in a wine with the greatest intensity and complexity and consistently
of excellent quality. it usually takes a year or two before the nose
opens up- definitely fine mineral tones giving way to citrus then
a riper more exotic fruit but cut back by lively acidity and stunning
length of crisp steely flavour. (1)
36.
Pinot Grigio, Canaletto 2002
A crisp, fruity
Pinot Grigio blended with aromatic and more complex Garganega, producing
a crisp, citrussy wine with good body & fresh acidity. (1)