Brilliant pale lemon. Lovely mineral and saline on the nose. Elegant, fresh and persistent. A benchmark for the region.
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Maison Ionescu Estate Côte des Blancs
Maison Ionescu · Red · 2022
Expert Tasting Note
Margaux Laurent Senior Wine Critic
“Deep ruby in the glass; fresh-cut grass and gooseberry, bright and zesty with a saline edge.”
Community Reviews (15)
Crystalline pale gold. Lovely scents of stone fruit and honey. Full-bodied with firm, ripe tannins. A serious wine that rewards patience.
Deep ruby in the glass. Lovely aromas of black fruit and cedar. Elegant, fresh and persistent. The aftertaste is bright and mineral. Outstanding value for the price.
Bright garnet with brick edges. Lovely aromas of black fruit and cedar. Silky texture and great length. A warm, lasting finale. Highly recommended.
A pale straw gold. Lovely scents of stone fruit and honey. Elegant, fresh and persistent. Punches well above its weight.
Lovely lifted red berries and violet. Racy, mineral-driven and precise. Highly recommended.
Brilliant pale lemon. Lovely fresh-cut grass and gooseberry. Crisp acidity and a clean mid-palate. Punches well above its weight.
A pale straw gold. Lovely ripe plum and warm spice. Silky texture and great length. Lingering notes of spice and dark fruit. Outstanding value for the price.
Bright garnet with brick edges. Lovely hints of oak, vanilla and tobacco. Concentrated fruit balanced by fine tannin. Highly recommended.
A pale straw gold. Lovely mineral and saline on the nose. Crisp acidity and a clean mid-palate. The aftertaste is bright and mineral. A solid, dependable choice.