Sancerre, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France
Thanks to 2 wine store owners that I became good friends with over the years I’ve had the opportunity to have a good stash of Vatan. For me Vatan is one of those wines that adheres to the cliche, “ there are no great wines just great bottles”. In this instance it was a great bottle. Intoxicating aromas of lychee, lime and florals. One of those wines you’re happy just to smell. There is no disappointment on the palate. Beautiful balance and texture, nothing out of place. Layers of concentrated fruit; mango, green almonds, star fruit and lemons. Ripe fruit that is fresh and managed by the wonderful acid. A finish you never want to end. The only flavor missing, which I often find in Vatan, is “spearmint”.
Thanks to 2 wine store owners that I became good friends with over the years I’ve had the opportunity to have a good stash of Vatan. For me Vatan is one of those wines that adheres to the cliche, “ there are no great wines just great bottles”. In this instance it was a great bottle. Intoxicating aromas of lychee, lime and florals. One of those wines you’re happy just to smell. There is no disappointment on the palate. Beautiful balance and texture, nothing out of place. Layers of concentrated fruit; mango, green almonds, star fruit and lemons. Ripe fruit that is fresh and managed by the wonderful acid. A finish you never want to end. The only flavor missing, which I often find in Vatan, is “spearmint”.
Apr 30th, 2026
This is how SB should taste always taste. Spearmint, lime zest, galangal.
This is how SB should taste always taste. Spearmint, lime zest, galangal.
Sep 28th, 2021
By request, decanted just under 2 hours before first taste. This was absolutely perfect as it allowed it to skip the stage where Vatan can often show its alcohol. Instead, it went right to the awesome explosion of tropical flavors that Vatan enthusiasts know and love. It’s intensely perfumed and layered with ripe guava, mango, banana, newly bloomed lilies and a touch of fresh herbs. It’s exceptionally deep and has such presence on the midpalate with its waxy weighty texture along with terrific cut before its long and energized finish.
By request, decanted just under 2 hours before first taste. This was absolutely perfect as it allowed it to skip the stage where Vatan can often show its alcohol. Instead, it went right to the awesome explosion of tropical flavors that Vatan enthusiasts know and love. It’s intensely perfumed and layered with ripe guava, mango, banana, newly bloomed lilies and a touch of fresh herbs. It’s exceptionally deep and has such presence on the midpalate with its waxy weighty texture along with terrific cut before its long and energized finish.
Sep 24th, 2021
Speechless! What a Sancerre.....Woow ❤️
Speechless! What a Sancerre.....Woow ❤️
Jun 23rd, 2020
Fresh , flora, citrus and sublime minerality...will wait on the remaining bottles
Fresh , flora, citrus and sublime minerality...will wait on the remaining bottles
Jun 11th, 2020
