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If 2017 was classic (in a good way), with consistent purity of fruit and glorious freshness to the fore, 2018 is by contrast a riper and – for many – friendlier vintage, with super-healthy fruit, richer flavours and less of the acidity which some can struggle with.
Read moreThis Loire sweet wine has 160g/L residual sugar but has a lively freshness � the Chenin Blanc grapes that went into it weren't heavily botrytised so it's not a heavily luscious sticky like some dessert...
Deep orangey gold colour. A bit of charred smokiness on the nose. Lots of sweetness, some saline character and lots of sweet, buttery tarte-Tatin juice. Lacking a bit of nervy acidity.
