full-bodied
Sauvignon Blanc here is characterized by an unmistakable smoky
dark berry preserve and licorice aromas pick up smoky mineral
keeping its deep concentration beautifully balanced
but it is not going to be an easy wine with which to exercise self-restraint
2024 Domaine Auguste Clape Saint-Peray Blanc [D92] Subregion_Columbia Valley full-bodiedProducer: Clape Region: Saint Peray, Rhone, France Blend: 80% Marsanne, 20% Roussanne Year: 2024 Decanter, 92 Points "Green tea, linden flower and apricot. Lovely freshness, not overly full bodied, with a positive, bitter nip on the finish. More about freshness than specific fruits. One quarter matured in a new foudres this year." Vinous, "Lemon flesh, gently bright flintstone, ripe apple and pear scents introduce the 2024 Saint Pray, a midweight