Jeff Clavier's Buzzlog

That, Ladies and Gentlemen, is one of my favorite dry white wines. The Coulee de Serrant is one of three (?) French wines to have its own "appellation", and is grown using biodynamics principles.
The wine is made of Chenin Blanc, a grape widely used in the Loire Valley. Vines used for the Coulee are at least 30 years old, and that shows. More about technical data here.
Even though it is almost 10 years old, the wine was showing a lot of structure and character, and was decanted for about one hour before we drank it. A renowned sommelier once told me that he was advising his clients to call 24 hours ahead of their coming to his restaurant so that he can open the Coulee in advance to let it breathe. Earthy, bit of lemon, still unbelievably long, a great moment.
My friend Susan treated us with an…

Lagrange is one of my favorite Saint-Julien, being quite reliable and often a "good" value. I got this bottle in France a few years ago. Medium-bodied, nice fruit, it is a nice bottle for the vintage. It won't last for too much longer though.
WS: 90.

This Muscat-based sweet wine is typically drunk as an aperitif. Not as sweet as Sauternes or Monbazillac, it is a nice fit. However it is also a nice match for desserts.