I have been drinking the wines of Domaine des Baumard for more than four decades, and some of the wines from the 1970s and 1980s are still in my cellar, seemingly getting better every year. Those wines were ridiculously cheap at the time because few Americans knew what they were; today Savennieres and Cotesu du Layon wines from Baumard carry the price tags they deserve. This less expensive wine, Les Caleches, is not made for the ages but is an excellent choice for every day service. A blend of Anjou Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay, it sells for $12 to $15 and drinks well above its class.
Deep gold, darker than the Chardonnay beside it on the table. Chardonnay peaches and pears; Chenin Blanc flowers, minerals and honey. Rich and viscous on the palate. Plump legs cling to the inside of the glass even though the alcohol content is only 12.5%.. Darker and deeper than Chardonnay but no less charming. I hope wine distributors keep bringing Les Caleches into my marketing area. I will be a regular buyer.
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