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Génetin 2014 : 91 points

Called after a former name for the Sauvignon Blanc grape, this wine is well balanced between ripe fruit and crisper herbal flavors. A strong minerality gives the wine its youthful texture. Crisp at the end, it is still full and concentrated. Drink from 2017.

 

Arrêt-Buffatte 2014 : 90 points

Ripe and creamy, this has rich pear and apple fruits lightly cut by more lemon flavors. The wine is fruity, textured with minerality and still young. Drink from 2017.

 

Sancerre 2014 : 89 points

Attractively fruity, this wine is soft and full of juicy apple flavors that are given an extra lift by orange zest and lively, upfront acidity. The wine is still young and full of exuberant fruit. Wait until late 2017 for it to broaden out.

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