I've fallen behind in notes a bit lately. Unfortunately also gotten a bug, so it's not a bad time to catch up.
Fred Ek came to Table & Vine for a tasting, and we tried 5 wines from Domaine des Baumard.
N.V. Domaine des Baumard Crémant de Loire Carte Turquoise
Very crisp and clean and a bit grassy. Quite refreshing if a bit simple. Not bad value at $18.
2005 Domaine des Baumard Savennieres
Simultaneously chalky and creamy - some finishing spice and very fine acidity.
N.V. Domaine des Baumard Coteaux du Layon La Cuvée Ancienne
Spicy, nutty & not too sweet. This blend goes back into the '60s, but as a whole tastes like something from the late '80s. Nice and at $20 good value for a wine with aged Chenin character.
2007 Domaine des Baumard Quarts de Chaume
Fantastic balance. A sweet wine that has verve and finishing clarity. While the value is not what it once was that does not mean it's not a value now, just that it was much more fun to buy when it was $30 a bottle instead of $50.
2005 Domaine des Baumard Anjou Logis de la Giraudière
Quite grapey at this young stage. It's spicy, though perhaps a bit more green than I might care for. Reminds me a bit of 2004 Beaujolais in its blend of red fruit and green elements.