Bornard, Les Chassagnes Savagnin, VdF

A really interesting and enjoyable wine. Hazy lemon in color. The nose is unlike any I’ve had, with a strikinh resemblance to saison beer (which may sound like a flaw but I just found it amusing), as well as chalk, lime and kelp. Vibrant acidity, quite refreshing. Long mineral finish. Not for everyone, but an interesting, refreshing and memorable natural wine.

Excellent bottle of savagnin. Great energy and intensity. Maybe lacking just a bit of precision, but maybe with a little more age this will come. Good value.

Fresh, electric and crunchy. Some salty, seaweedy notes.

Dried pineapple, toasty notes almost like unsalted popcorn, high acid, long finish. Very yummy and fun.

(Les av.) Hyper original, trouble, jaune pale extraterrestre, nez fermentaire et très nature, sans être défectueux: très vivant, frais, parfumé épices, gingembre, poire, poivre, fleurs, angélique. Bouche stratosphérique de fraîcheur, intense et énergique, poire au gingembre! Saline et pepsy ! Petite rondeur à l’attaque, finale intense, c’est plein et virevoltant. J’adore, mais reconnaissons que c’est vraiment décalé et pas pour toutes les bouches (sur les 5 je me sentais un peu seul avec mon enthousiasme). Ce que je lr’erxevais commenune …

A bit reductive. Artificial green apple, but in a good way. Licorice. Lime.very refreshing. Also some raspberry.