Funny I don't have exact tasting notes -- but I own a lot of this wine and love it. Did find it was much better from the 750 than the 375. But the first thing you notice is its incredible nose. You don't even need to lift the glass to your nose to pick it up -- just swirl it and the nose fills the air. The attack comes on with a creamy butterscotch candy and then notes of citrus -- all of this with a steely mineral backbone and electrifying finish that makes the wine seem incredibly light. It has a killer long finish. By the way it was served slightly chilled -- and got better as it rose to room temperature.
I served this to three friends after we'd consumed the 90, 89 and 75 Haut Brion. All great wines, but it was the Baumard that had people talking -- these were folks who tended to gravitate to sauternes as benchmark sweet wines. The Baumard rocked everybody's palate.
I did find the 750 to be bigger than the 375 but perhaps that had something to do with the temperature or bottle variation. Drink now or hold. I've had the 90 it is equally electric -- its power in no way diminished.
Posts: 342 | Location: mt, usa | Registered: Oct 02, 2003
thanks, years ago we were drinking mostly french whites and then moved on to cal reds and been stuck, an the boss wants to branch out again ! so i am trying to start with some nice french whites i hope. r. parker i think gave this a 94-96pts but have not read anything on it!
Bez, Ihad this with Pyang in Jan at the Sauternes dinner and thought it was great. PC had the halves a few weeks ago for $24.99. I think you did better with the 750's.
Posts: 2132 | Location: Pacific City, OR | Registered: Oct 26, 2004
The 03 Baumard qdc will be interesting. Some of the 03 loire's I've had are a bit flabby and lacking structure. I will however buy a few of the 03 and continue to buy as many of the 02 Baumards as I can. Anybody else buying the 03 in the loire?
Posts: 342 | Location: mt, usa | Registered: Oct 02, 2003
ew,ber, thanks just what i want to hear the ageing part is great. i don't think i have a white thats 6 years old and this should last 10,20 years this may be interesting!! an 02 white that will last till my kids 21bd
That is a great deal on the 02. That has to be one of the best sweeties out of the Loire. On release it was about that, and went up as everyone caught on and the rating came out. As everyone is saying these will age for decades, no doubt 20 + years, but they are great now. I drank alot of the 02, and only have about 7 bottles left. Have to save some
I also like the Rene Renou Cuvee Zentih. Try that if you like the Baumard.
I bought a bunch of the 03 of this wine, but havn't tried it yet. I have a vertical going back to 95 so had to keep it going. So far this is the only 03 Loire I have cellared.
Posts: 1460 | Location: Dem Hills, CA | Registered: Jan 03, 2004
Did find it was much better from the 750 than the 375.
Over the weekend I opened both a 375 and a 750 bottle. You're right, the 750 was much better than the 375. I found the 750 had much bigger aromas. QdC is my reigning king of sweet whites. The 02 is simply a spectacular bottle of wine. Huge nose of honeysuckle, peaches, and apricots. Enormous flavors of botrytis, apricots and ripe fruits. Even a little pineapple thrown in for good measure. At least a 60+ second finish. 98 points.
Posts: 908 | Location: Ellicott City, MD | Registered: Dec 27, 2004
Originally posted by Dom'n'Vin'sDad: I am sitting on a few. It will not be easy after reading this...
It's soooo worth it if you refrain for at least a decade +. That's the problem with these wines, and the ONLY problem I might add. So unless you have a 1/2 dozen, hide them - or have your wife hide them. Tell her it's important !!
Posts: 2734 | Location: Kelowna, BC | Registered: Oct 18, 2001
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