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[Florida Jim]

2003 Pieropan, Soave:

A victim of the vintage and, while not a bad wine, not even close to normal quality from this producer. Soft, light on acidity, smoothly textured and pleasant – but no more.

2002 La Chablisienne, Chablis Cuvée LC:

Ripe with a great mineral and acid backbone, no wood, lots of character, layers of flavor and absolutely of its place. Lovely juice for now.

2002 Tamellini, Soave Anguane:

Coiled, structured and deep; first rate, single vineyard garganega with both a shelf life and a seriously long finish. Excellent wine.

2004 Dom. De la Pepière, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine:

Just wonderful; juicy, stony, sea-air and lemony scents and flavors, perfectly balanced and beautifully made. Stellar wine.

2005 Terres Dorées (J.P. Brun), Beaujolais Nouveau:

Exuberant, blackberry essence that dances in the mouth and keeps you coming back. Life-affirming wine and as good as the genre will ever see. Not to be missed.

Best, Jim

[Brad Ballinger]

2002 La Chablisienne, Chablis Cuvée LC:Ripe with a great mineral and acid backbone, no wood, lots of character, layers of flavor and absolutely of its place. Lovely juice for now.

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No wood? La Chablisienne? Jim, do you know if it is just this cuvee or signs of a trend from this producer?

[Florida Jim]

2002 La Chablisienne, Chablis Cuvée LC:Ripe with a great mineral and acid backbone, no wood, lots of character, layers of flavor and absolutely of its place. Lovely juice for now.

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No wood? La Chablisienne? Jim, do you know if it is just this cuvee or signs of a trend from this producer?

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Brad,

My first bottle ever from this commune so, your guess is as good as mine.

Best, Jim