86
points
Domaine de Ballade 2009 Sauvignon Blanc/Colombard Colombard-Sauvignon Blanc (Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne)
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$11
Dominated by herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc, this cool wine is a great alternative New Zealand Sauvignon. It has nettle and gooseberry flavors with an attractive poise and fresh acidity. Screwcap.
— R.V.
(6/1/2011)
86
points
Domaine de Ballade 2010 White (Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne)
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$10
Deliciously herbaceous wine, with the freshest green fruit flavors, plus lemon and grapefruit. The Colombard adds a little spice to give it a final burst of freshness.
— R.V.
(3/1/2012)
84
points
Domaine de Ballade 2007 Colombard-Sauvignon Blanc (Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne)
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$9
A white currant-flavored wine with soft but fresh acidity, layered with just a touch of spice. The wine is fruity, juicy, an easy drink as an aperitif or with fish.
— R.V.
(2/1/2009)
83
points
Domaine de Ballade 2007 Rosé Cabernet Sauvignon (Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne)
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$9
A crisp, very fresh wine with flavors of red currants and open acidity and a light feel. A caramel taste rounds the wine through the finish.
— R.V.
(2/1/2009)