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the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo is sheer perfection in a glass

I like the delineation of the vibrant medium weight flavors that terminate in a dusty and mildly austere finish

but there is lots to enjoy here now

it performs beautifully in more difficult vintages as well

Huet, Vouvray Moelleux Premiere Trie Haut Lieu other_regions distilled herbal essencesThe citrus colored sample of the 2020 Vouvray Le Haut Lieu Moelleux Premire Trie still shows a very fine CO2 perlage in the glass that opens with clear and concentrated but also lush fruit and floral and chalky aromas, with lemon confit and fig mustard. Very elegant and even playful on the palate, with finely vivacious acidity, this full bodied, silky and salty piquant Haut Lieu is beautiful in its terroir expression that favors a fruitier, fresher