Wednesday, May 14, 2008

2005 Domaine de Corbillieres TOURAINE "Sauvignon" (Loire Valley, France)

This is the second excellent wine I've had from this estate. The first was their Pinot Noir rosé, which was the best rosé I've ever drunk. This white would be a terrific summer seafood wine.


Eye: Very light gold color.


Nose: Wonderfully fragrant nose of ripe pear, crushed seashells, and sweet grass.


Mouth: Intensely fruity, yet bone dry and refreshing. Long, crisp, and pure, with salty-stony, slightly herbal fruit.


Score: 89.


Cellar or drink? Drink this summer.


Price/store: I think this was around $12, at Richard's on South Shepherd.


1 comment:

anonymouseater said...

Good food wine. It worked wonderfully with mussels in a simple white wine/shallot/butter sauce.