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Loire Valley: The Most Diverse Wine Region of France
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Loire Valley: The Most Diverse Wine Region of France
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Tuesday, May 15, 2007 |
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Speaker: LEO B. FOX, Managing Director of World Shippers & Importers Co.
The 10 wines we tasted have been specially selected by Mr. Fox who imports some of the best and rarest wines from the region. His wines all come from small producers who concentrate on quality. 2005 Prosper Maufaux Sancerre Blanc was the favorite white. 2003 Chateau de Targe Samur-Champigny Cuvee Ferry was the favorite red. 2002 Domaine Aux Moines Savennieres Moelleux (Sweet) was the favorite sweet wine. All the wines showed well.
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| Dry Whites |
Votes |
Full Retail Price $ |
2003 Domaine Audouin Muscadet Vielles Vignes
Pale color, apple on nose, dry with nice concentration of fruit on palate. Long finish. |
2 |
$7.99 |
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2004 Chateau du Vallegon Sauvignon de Touraine
Aromas of gooseberries, with lower acidity, soft on the palate, drink young. |
7 |
$9.00 |
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2001 Domaine Aux Moines Savenierres Sec
Dry, balanced, complex, very mineral. |
4 |
$17.99 |
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2005 Prosper Maufaux Sancerre Blanc
100% Sauvignon Blanc. Stainless steel fermentation. White flowers in the nose, fresh and light, well balanced, delightful, The favorite White.
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10 |
$23.99 |
| Red |
Votes |
Full Retail Price $ |
2003 Domaine Dozon Chinon Clos du Saut au Loup
100% Cabernet Franc grape. Very peppery. Balanced, long finish. |
4 |
$14.99 |
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2003 Chateau de Targe Samur-Champigny
Dark garnet in color, Ripe blueberry fruit aroma. Bright and juicy fruit flavors, clean and tart and lasting. |
5 |
$15.99 |
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2003 Chateau de Targe Samur-Champigny Cuvee Ferry
100% Cabernet Franc. Old vines. Barnyard nose, mineral, balanced. The favorite of this flight.
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12 |
$17.99 |
| Sweet Whites |
Votes |
Full Retail Price $ |
2002 Domaine Aux Moines Savennieres Moelleux (Sweet)
Honey, wildflowers, elegant, complex, long finish. The favorite of the flight. |
11 |
$23.99 |
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1998 Domaine Allias Moelleux Reserve Vouvray
Pale yellow, with tropical fruit, and marmalade aromas. Light sweetness, with a dry clean finish. |
2 |
$19.99 |
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1988 Chateau Plaisance Coteaux du Layon Charmelles
Honey, wildflowers, finesse, elegant wine.
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9 |
$29.99 |
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