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A refined pairing of a premium, crisp, mineral-driven white and a layered, contemplative red. Together they offer a journey of elegance, balance, and sophistication.
Sancerre, Comte Lafond, Loire France 2024
Comte Lafond are internationally known to produce one of the finest Sancerre in the world. The olfactory expression opens immediately on a succession of shades that are constantly renewed. First citrus fruits (orange peel and lemon), then summer fruits (white peach and pear) finally honey notes on a subtle background of peppermint... an excellent complexity that translates richness and elegance.
The lively and very frank attack precedes the acidulous roundness of the summer fruits expressed by the nose which are mingled with the refreshing flavors of exotic fruits (lychee, mango). Then, in delicate harmony, the fat and smells of fresh almond and pear are revealed. The finish, based on a stony minerality, is prolonged on notes of very ripe lemon.
La Cabane, Domaine Comte de Thun, Gaillac France 2012
Structured and deep with animal, smoky, toasty and tobacco scents. In the mouth juicy blackcurrants with cedar aromas, blood, iron, black olives, dried herbs as well as dried tomatoes and red peppers.
Firm, juicy, ripe & youthful with smooth tannins, lots of power and bite. The roasted, nutty and chocolaty aromas come through on the finish as does a touch of spice , dried tomatoes hint of caramel.
This was one of the wines that really impressed us at Vintage82 - We believe that if this wine were from any other premium or sought after region, it could easily command more than double it's price.
