Christian Salmon Sancerre 2003

I was browsing the Terroir France website the other day and noted in the Loire Valley section that Sancerre was described as a “nervous dry white wine”. It must have got a terrible shock in the press or something like that to make it so disposed.

Well this was another one from the bargain bin, like the Hugel I had recently. A medium yellow in colour. A delicate and grassy nose, also showing white asparagus and lemon. The palate was herbaceous, with green peas, lemons and a bit of spice. For all this, it does seem a bit underweight and watery on the palate, especially considering it was such a hot vintage. Average length. Perhaps not representative.

Rated : 86 Points
Tasted : Sep07
Alcohol : 13.0%
Price : $40
Closure : Cork
Drink : 2007 - 2010
Source : Bargain Bin

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