Weekend, au natural

No, I didn’t spend the weekend naked – but my wines did.

Francios Pinon  “Cuvee Traditional” Vouvray 2007: Slammin. Delicious tension between the seduction and the elegance. A wave of acid, a twist of bitter and twinge of sugar.

Domaine de la Pepiere “Clos des Briords” Muscadet…, 2007: Perfect and crystalline, this is a near-flawless expression of vigor, freshness and minerality.

Chateau Musar, Red “Gaston Hochar” 1997: Rediculously umami. A little hot, but pure pleasure. Ingenious in it’s composition – it didn’t feel at all like a blend of grapes – It had one-thing-ness, a higher harmony. Clearly one of the truly singular red wines of the world, bursting with character.

Clos Roche Blanche “Cuvee Gamay” Touraine, 2008: Bubblegum, twigs, black tea and cherries. My first time with this wine, and it maybe underdelivered. I will revisit the other bottle in a few months. Quality wine, no doubt, but I got way more excited by the Puzelat’s Gamay a few weeks ago.