Jean-Max Roger, Sancerre, Cuvee CM

2nd bottle, similar notes.

Popped, poured, consumed over next 90 minutes. A touch flabby, which is unusual for 2014 vintage and uncharacteristic (for Sancerre) notes of honeydew melon, which made it a poor pairing with chicken piccata.

Ok, cork damaged, not sure great

Classic lemony, intense citrus nose mixed with honey. Palate is attractive and sound, fine intensity but a touch sweeter than I expect from a top Sancerre, or perhaps it lacked some balancing acidity to that sweetness. Turtle Cove.

Inviting lemon flower, honey and citrus aromas from the cork. In the glass, this has highly aromatic and complex aromas of citrusy fruit - lemon/lime mingling with asparagus, herbal, nettle qualities, a tinge of honey, all surrounded by mineral elements. The palate is medium-bodied and fleshy with grapefruit, lemon citrus, herbal, and nettle flavours. Nicely balanced acids are juicy. Finishing long. Well-composed and elegant overall. Very enjoyable. Score: 90+ pts

Pale straw. Lightly floral and citrus (grapefruit and tropical fruit) nose. Beautiful citrus flavors and acidity in the mouth, well balanced and a long finish.