Tuesday 19 August 2008

Tasting Notes - Guy Bossard (Loire)

On the whole these were very impressive and a number of the current vintage can be picked up for under $30!!

Guy Bossard Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Expression de Granite Domaine De L'ECU 2005 (Recommended)
Striking. Sweet mineral and talcum powder on the nose and palate. Really quite excellent. Fruit profile has a dirty hint but certainly adds to the wine. Firmer stonefruit-like characters are awesome. Good presence and length.

Guy Bossard Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Cuvée Classique Domaine De L'Ecu 2005
Subtle dry white with musky overlay. A touch thick but works well, but essentially plain. Well made.

Guy Bossard Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Expression de Gneiss 2005
Musty nose, almost corked? Some lemon and citrus as well. Drives a good length. Spice to finish. Has character.

Guy Bossard Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Expression d'Orthogneiss 2005
Musk, some musty daggy characters. Dry and mostly clean with faint minerals and spice. Good balance but lacks a memorable character.

Guy Bossard Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Sur Lie Domaine De L'Ecu 1997 (Recommended)
Aging very very gracefullt. Honey and funk, good weight, some musk. Travelling very well.

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