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Kalian Bernasse, Monbazillac, France, 2017
Organically farmed and certified; from grapes picked in several passages through the Griaud family’s vineyards nearthe Dordogne river. Based on Sémillon with a little Muscadelle, this is a very sweet and rich, showing barley sugar... Read More
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ColourWhite
StyleSweet
RegionSouth-West
Sub RegionBergerac
VillageMonbazillac
GrowerKalian Bernasse
Grape VarietySemillon & Muscadelle
Vintage2017
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
MethodOrganic
CodeKAL1217
Semillon
Origins
- Bordeaux region
Characteristics
- Not strong flavour - pears? - but good weight
- Can be very high-yielding (and therefore flavourless)
- Affinity for oak
- Thin-skinned: so vulnerable to rot (see below)
- Often blended, with Sauvignon Blanc or...
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Kalian Bernasse, Monbazillac, France, 2017
Organically farmed and certified; from grapes picked in several passages through the Griaud family’s vineyards near
the Dordogne river. Based on Sémillon with a little Muscadelle, this is a very sweet and rich, showing barley sugar and marmalade. Very pure and transparent. Not complicated but so well made, this would rival plenty of Sauternes in concentration and quality. Now-2026
Great choice of good-value wines in the January sales. The website is really easy to use to make up an order. Delivery, as is often the case, was within 24 hours and, as usual, was well-packed.Read More
I've bought a couple of cases recently, and many more in years gone by, and have really enjoyed their selection. They have a good range of interesting wines from some classic and some more…Read More
Judging by the wines I have had, someone is doing a very good job in selecting the wines to put before the public, and at a very fair price. Delivery from online purchases as also been quick and…Read More
Great company with good service and good prices. Highly recommended.Read More
One of my favourite independents. Been enjoying these special wines for more than 10 years. Always interesting choices, and always great value in the sales!Read More
This was yet another quick and painless transaction, as I have come to expect from SV&S.Read More
