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Hospices de Saumur 2008 Clos Cristal Cabernet Franc (Saumur-Champigny)
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Initially earthy, this needs a few minutes to blossom into an elegant, structured wine, with black cherry flavors, firm dry tannins and a smooth finish.
— R.V.
(8/1/2010)
Hospices de Saumur 2009 Clos Cristal Cabernet Franc (Saumur-Champigny)
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Bright, red berried wine from the charity-owned vineyards of the Hospices de Saumur. It has soft tannins and an attractive ripe cherry juice character, layered with acidity.
— R.V.
(5/1/2011)
Hospices de Saumur 2006 Clos Cristal Cabernet Franc (Saumur-Champigny)
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Operating as a charity, the Hospices de Saumur owns vineyards that have been donated over the years. This Saumur Champigny has intense medicinal aromas, followed by some firm, dry tannins. It shows fresh berry fruits, but also weight from concentrated mint and black plum skin structure. The finish is dry and firm.
— R.V.
(2/1/2009)
Hospices de Saumur 2009 Clos Cristal Chenin Blanc (Anjou)
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Dominated by cantaloupe melon and honey, this is an off-dry wine, deliciously fresh, with a strong streak of acidity. It is ripe, with pure fruit flavors and a very crisp finish.
— R.V.
(5/1/2011)
Hospices de Saumur NV La Rosée Brut White (Vin Mousseux)
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Fresh raspberry-flavored sparkling wine, with vivid acidity but also some softness. It has a bright, crisp texture, lively and refreshing. The wine comes from a small parcel next to the Hospices de Saumur.
— R.V.
(12/1/2010)
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