1989 Domaine des Baumard Quarts de Chaume Chenin Blanc

Reviews of 1989 Domaine des Baumard Quarts de Chaume Chenin Blanc

92 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
October 1997
This wine was among those served at a tasting I attended at the Domaine des Baumards in June, 1997 which covered all the wines Jean Baumard has crafted over his career as well as some older ones (back to 1906!). This event is one of the most memorable of my life. I was amazed by the ageworthiness and extremely high quality of Baumard's wines, both in the sweet and dry offerings. But more poignantly, I was stunned that Jean Baumard would invite people from around the world to come taste, criticize, enjoy and judge every wine he had ever crafted. To have his life's work dissected in his presence, vintage by vintage, is a testimony to Baumard's courage, honesty and pride. How many of us would want to have all our work judged in such a manner? Baumard, ever modest, was his own biggest critic. Space constraints prevent me from including notes on the wines so I have only listed the best ones.

93 points, Wine Spectator
November 2004
Quite bright despite its age, with a lacy, open texture that yields candied lime, peach, green almond, tangerine and pear tartine flavors. Streamlined, nearly racy finish. Remarkably youthful really.--Baumard non-blind vertical. Drink now through 2020. 900 cases made.

About 1989 Domaine des Baumard Quarts de Chaume Chenin Blanc

About the Winery Domaine des Baumard
Domaine des Baumard is tucked away in the village of Rochefort-sur-Loire, which lies at the northern end of the Coteaux du Layon appellation, just a little way north of Quarts de Chaume. It's not too difficult to find, situated on the rue Saint Croix, just to the left of the huge church which dominates this village; the dull grey lettering adherent to the stone wall, next to the large gateway, informing you of your arrival. Beyond the gateway, and along the immaculately gravelled drive, you find the old Logis de la Giraudiere, acquired by the family in 1959. Here you will find the extensive cellars and a fine tasting room, which features a superb 18th Century wall painting, partly preserved, demonstrating the blue hues typical in old works from this era as other, richer colours fade with time.

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