With Raoul and others 8/6/ 2020.
1. Cape Point Vineyards- Sauvignon Blanc 2000. Colour- pale straw. Nose – fig. green peas. Palate- smooth, fruity, herbaceous.
2. Savenniers- Domain du Closel 2002. Colour- dark gold. Nose- shy. Palate- rich. Smooth 13% vol alc.
3. Moulin Touchais 1975- Coteaux du Layon alc. 13.5%. Colour – amber. Nose- honey. Cream. Palate- smooth and 5 stars. Very unusual. Excellent. Rich. Great success. Very unique. General comments- Cape Point Vineyards makes a fine Sauvignon Blanc in cool conditions, with great longevity. They have won numerous 5 stars in John Platter for their white wines. Savennieres- Domaine du Closel. Organic. Purchased from Michael Fridjon’s Reciprocal. Drunk with Clive before with smoked salmon and rye bread. Was outstanding, but this vintage was a bit old. Moulin Touchais 1975- Coteaux du Layon, also from the Loire. A very unusual desert wine, purchased from Caroline Fine Wines with tremendous longevity.
