89
points
Sauvion 2007 Cardinal Richard Melon (Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine)
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$20
A smoky, lemon and lime dominated wine, which has fine concentration, lifted by tight tannins and edged by a creamy baked apple flavor. There’s plenty going on here, and it’s all good.
— R.V.
(11/15/2008)
89
points
Sauvion 2006 Château du Cléray Réserve Silico Argileux Melon (Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine)
In common with some other Muscadet producers, Sauvion labels cuvees by the soil type of the vineyard. Here the soil is of rocks and clay, giving a wine that has some weight and richness, but also has a tense mineral streak and green apple fruit flavors.
— R.V.
(9/1/2008)
88
points
Sauvion 2010 Château du Cléray Melon (Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine)
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$12
Full-bodied wine, but with an edge of fresh grapefruit flavor and bright acidity. This estate Muscadet balances ripeness with classic Muscadet lightness.
— R.V.
(5/1/2011)
88
points
Sauvion 2007 Château du Cléray Réserve Silico Argileux Melon (Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine)
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$20
A taut, mineral style, maybe missing fruit, but certainly evoking the stony soil of the vineyard. Its very tight crispness is emphasized by dryness and by the tartness of lemon juice.
— R.V.
(11/15/2008)
88
points
Sauvion 2006 Château du Cléray Haute Culture Melon (Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine)
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$16
The Sauvion family’s flagship Muscadet is richer than some, with fresh apple flavors as well as the more characteristic grapefruit. This is lively, lightly prickly on the tongue, deliciously crisp but with some weight and intensity.
— R.V.
(3/1/2008)
87
points
Sauvion 2006 Sauvion du Cléray Melon (Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine)
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$12
Attractive white peach perfumes and crisp, creamy acidity give this wine great freshness as well as a red apple texture. There are some tannins from crisp fruit, and an attractive prickle of acidity.
— R.V.
(3/1/2008)