2008 Feuille d'Or, Anjou Blanc
Last evening we enjoyed a very good dinner
at the always reliable Le Relais in rain-sodden Angers. The owner Gérard
Pelletier was as relaxed as we have seen him for some
time and on good form as was Christophe Noël in the kitchen.
We were very impressed with the two wines
we chose from Domaine Philippe Delesvaux. The bone-dry 2008 Feuille d’Or, Anjou
Blanc – 100% Chenin – made a fine aperitif and particularly appreciated after
our very early start from the UK and drive through the rain to Angers. Latter vintages
of Feuille d’Or have been sec tendre but the 2008 has a lovely razor sharp
freshness and purity although the nose has a slightly oxidative style which
adds to the complexity.
The 2010 La Montée de l’Epine is 100%
Cabernet Sauvignon and is deliciously soft without much acidity, so could
easily be confused with a red from further south.
These two bottles from Catherine and
Philippe Delesvaux made me wonder why I don’t drink more of their wines. I do
taste them from time to time but it is rare that I drink a bottle. Should put
that right!
Ce Vin 'sans 'poudre de perlimpinpin' est 'un
remède prétendument miraculeux mais totalement inefficace' – Wikipedia
