Domaine aux Moines

• November 2014

  Savennières is the French derivation of Latin’s “vicus saponaris”, which means place of the soap. It almost sounds like it should be the birthplace of the trendy bath suds retailer Sabon, but its roots – rather literally – have much older grounding. This tiny appellation’s name stems from the soapwort flowers that bloom around the same time the ... Read More

  From the article Savennieres, A Place of Soap...and of Wine

  
  

• July 2014

  A ridiculous number of trigger pullworthies in this new offering, many in their absolute drinking prime. Wish the shop was just down the street from me, rather than the ones that are. But then I'd have to live in NYC.  ;-(I love it when a guy drops 100 cases on a shop, just to 'make some space" in his cellar. Wonder what's going to be filling th... Read More

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  January 2013

  Domaine Rene Leclerc Gevrey Chambertin Combe Aux Moines 2009

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  No written review

  Wine review by Barberesco

  
  

• May 2012

  It is a true image, I’ll concede, but that’s not all they drink up ... to look closer at. Try: Domaine aux Moines Savennières Roche aux Moines. The only dry white from mother-daughter team Monique and Tessa Laroche is made from 100% Chenin Blanc. Deliciously mineral, oily and complex, this is a wine that ages, so look for older vintages and se... Read More

  From the article Scandinavian Naturalists

  
  
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  April 2012

  Domaine Aux Moines Savennières Roche Aux Moines 2007

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  No written review

  Wine review by Local Vinacular

  
  

• December 2011

  So, in an effort to return to being more of a presence here I'll start posting some new threads. I'm also going on vacation, I know imagine that, so I may not be able to answer everyday next week, but I'm gonna try.What was your wine(s) of the year?I'm digging through my notes to find mine. I have several lined up, a few of which will be rolled ... Read More

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  December 2010

  Domaine Aux Moines Savennières Roche Aux Moines 1995

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  Nose: quince, pawpaw, lemon, pineapple, lanolin, honeyed, waxy. Palate: honeyed, lanolin, waxy. Sugarless pineapple. Quince, pawpaw. Lime, lemon peel. Sharp, lively fresh acidity. Good minerallity. Long on the palate, rich and intense. Read More

  Wine review by penguinoid

  
  

• Apr 10, 2010

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• March 2010

  We spend the morning yesterday at Domaine aux Moines in Savennières with some guests from Houston, Texas and enjoyed a very interesting vertical tasting with Mme Laroche.  As you know, the Loire valley is a huge winemaking region and many winemakers in Anjou produce a whole plethora of wines making the tasting proposition a confusing one.  Tasti... Read More

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• February 2010

  Hello everyone,I wanted to take a moment to introduce my new blog, The V.I.P. Table. Don't worry, this will not interfere with my articles here at snooth, instead, it will give me an outlet to share more of the tidbits, items that aren't big snooth article material or my impressions on a wine or restaurant. I'll be sure to include recipes alon... Read More

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• February 2010

  A big hello from the Loire valley in France. I'm an English wine trade professional who moved here to live in 2006. Based between Angers and Saumur, I'd be happy to hear from anyone who has questions about the Loire or has tasted something special they think I should know about. Look forward to hearing from you. Read More

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