Smells like the sea or a seashell. Not a very expressive nose, even when you let the wine warm, with some lemon and stoniness. Mouthwatering acidity on the palate, with lemon and orange notes repeating on the finish, which broadens and expands. Would be perfect with oysters of course or basically any white fish. Tasty and uncomplicated.
I’ve noticed a ripeness to the 09’s on the fruit end that I think puts them in the earlier drinking realm where the 2010’s seem to show that crunchy acidity on the finish that I love. My few drinks of the basic bottling have never shown the minerality of the Clos des Briords though.
I would agree with Cris. The 2009 Briords we had over the weekend had put on a bit of fruity weight since I first tried it last fall. Crisp and creamy lemons and peaches, with the seashore sitting in the background. I must admit it’s fullness was a bit of a surprise, but it worked out as it paired well with Vietnamese takeout. Delicious regardless.
Just popped one of the 09 Briords the other day and was blown away. It definitely has some weight from the 09 vintage but retains beautiful acidity. For under $20, I’m hard pressed to find a better value anywhere in the world of white wine.
Does anybody have thoughts on how the 2009 Les Gras Moutons Cuvee Eden compares to the basic bottling and the Briords?
Got a couple of these in recently as my first foray into Pepiere. Looking forward to them (although sounds like 2010 may be even better for us acid freaks?).
I have some impressions here: http://www.wineberserkers.com/viewtopic.php?p=565988#p565988
I don’t have much experience with that bottling though.
I thought this was very focused until the finish when it fattened up/fanned out across the palate. I don’t drink a ton of muscadet though, so I can’t compare it to other vintages.
Thanks for the reference to your earlier post, that’s exactly what I was looking for.
Now I’m really excited about the 2010s.