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2018 Alexandre Bain, Terre d'Obus, 60 mois d’élevage, Vin de France

  • White
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Sauvignon Blanc
Ready - mature
Andy Howard MW
17/20
Product: 20188302753

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2018 Alexandre Bain, Terre d'Obus, 60 mois d’élevage, Vin de France

Description

The Terre d’Obus is the most floral of Alexandre’s wines, with a pleasing mixture of honeysuckle, lemon pith and white peach on the nose. A lovely straw colour, the palate is richer with candied orange, hazelnut, hawthorn, nectarine and sweet spice. A good 36 months of ageing in wood has given it an almost tannic texture although the mineral core balances this out. The crisp acidity on the finish reminds you that this is indeed made in Pouilly-Fumé. Almost reminiscent of Dagueneau, this is a serious wine that will age for quite a few years to come.

Henrietta Gullifer, Account Manager, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Colour White
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2018
Alcohol % 13.5%
Maturity Ready - mature
Grape List Sauvignon Blanc
Body Full Bodied
Producer Alexandre Bain

Critics reviews

Andy Howard MW 17/20
Although this is a million miles removed from what you might expect from vineyards in Pouilly-Fumé, there is much to like. Rich, ripe and concentrated, with notes of baked apricot and a citrus spritz on the finish, intriguing spice as well. In the optimum drinking window now. 13.5%

Drink 2022-2027
Andy Howard MW, JancisRobinson.com (Oct 2024)

About this wine

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