Classic, intensely herbaceous and grassy, this is fine cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc. It keeps some restraint as the fresh grapefruit flavors soften out midpalate. The final flavor, though, is full-on asparagus and green fruits.
— R.V.
(2/1/2009)
This blend of Cabernet France, Malbec and Pinot Noir shows the eclectic range of red grapes at the disposal of a Touraine vigneron. It has also produced a soft, gently tannic wine with perfumed fruits, bitter cherry and a herbal aftertaste.
— R.V.
(6/1/2013)
Touraine produces some of the most herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc in the Loire, and this wine from Oisly, the regional heartland of the grape, is classic. It’s intensely citric with grapefruit and gooseberry flavors that fill the palate and give a tight, tangy aftertaste.
— R.V.
(6/1/2013)
This spicy, smoky wine reveals dark plum and dried raisin flavors along with a core of tannin, which comes both from the fruit and wood. It moves towards leanness, certainly on second sip, but it keeps a fresh, perfumed character right through.
— R.V.
(2/1/2009)