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Domaine Bernard Baudry La Croix Boissée Chinon Blanc Chenin Blanc 2012
Bernard and his son,andnbsp;Matthieuandnbsp;Baudryandnbsp;(above) are relative newcomers by the standards of this ancient wine center, but this only makes it that much more remarkable how highly their status has risen in recent times. Bernard started theandnbsp;domaineandnbsp;in the 70and#39;s and pieced together an enviable collection of top parcels across theandnbsp;appellation, butandnbsp;Matthieuandnbsp;runs the show here now that Bernard has retired. Balance is king at thisandnbsp;domaine, and though the wines can be dense and powerful, these are also, as their NY importer points out, andquot;precise, textured Chinon.andquot; This is an especially rare Chinon Blanc from Chenin Blanc vines planted in the limestone soils at the top of the Croix Boissandeacute;e vineyard. Itand#39;s a nervy, tightly knit and intensely mineral wine in its youth but opens up beautifully once it hits its stride.
Ratings on Delectable
Pascaline Lepeltier, MS 
Master Sommelier, Wine Director Rouge Tomate New York
On a quiet phase now, less aromatic than 4 months ago - time to lay it down
On a quiet phase now, less aromatic than 4 months ago - time to lay it down
9.0
Nathan Kandler
Winemaker Thomas Fogarty Winery
Fucking ripper. Cut, clarity and weight.
Fucking ripper. Cut, clarity and weight.
10Brandon Sparks-Gillis
Such great wine!
Such great wine!
9.5
James Casey
Baudry blanc. Wow.
Baudry blanc. Wow.
9.4Collin-Peter Casey
Northern California Sales Manager Weygandt-Metzler Importing
One of my perennial top 3 chenins. Would be insane in 10 years. I've never had the patience to keep one longer than a couple of years.
One of my perennial top 3 chenins. Would be insane in 10 years. I've never had the patience to keep one longer than a couple of years.
9.7
Fredybeans
Robe jaune claire Nez groseille à maquereaux épices Bouche ample ample et dense épices Belle longueur sur la gourmandise et fraîche calcaire et gourmand
Robe jaune claire Nez groseille à maquereaux épices Bouche ample ample et dense épices Belle longueur sur la gourmandise et fraîche calcaire et gourmand
9.1
Erica Orr
This might be the first Chinon blanc I've tasted? Musky and pretty
This might be the first Chinon blanc I've tasted? Musky and pretty
Matt Perlman
Chiseled, citrusy and chalk. Tightly wound. Needs air/time but great
Chiseled, citrusy and chalk. Tightly wound. Needs air/time but great
8.8
Alastair Casey
White, summer, acid, dry, wood, back end of honey, catnip, brown candle white wax.
White, summer, acid, dry, wood, back end of honey, catnip, brown candle white wax.
8.4
Berg
Kind of disappointed here, thin, weak, meh, no hint of chinon yeastyness...hope this is an off bottle
Kind of disappointed here, thin, weak, meh, no hint of chinon yeastyness...hope this is an off bottle
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