Alexandre Bain, Pierre Precieuse Brut Zero

Alexandre Bain, Pierre Precieuse Brut ZeroSauvignon Blanc from the Central Loire. Aged for 38 months 18 months in barrel, 20 months in stainless steel tanks. No btonnage. Certainly not fresh and simple! But it's very experimental Vin de France. A bit mealy, with real grip on the palate. Id love to know more about this unusual wine that's a bit like essence of stones. (JR)

violets and black raspberries but also a veneer of cedar and vanilla

intense and sneaky long finale

There is good volume and mid-palate density to the vibrant middle weight flavors that possess good if not truly special depth on the persistent

remarkable purity

lifted nose with the lightest of green notes and then a sweet follow-through

with a smoky

This possesses knockout length and this seems exceptionally promising

tannic and structured

this nods to the modern style

this iconic parcel

This is also very good for its level though note that it’s built-to-age and is going to need patience

mineral-laced finish