Just Deserts: 99 Point Loire Gems

These are some of the finest dessert wines the Loire has to offer…

They are also extremely limited; we only have a couple cases of each to share – first come first served.

Philippe Delesvaux Coteaux du Layon Sélection de Grains Nobles 1999

$1524/case 500ML

Wine Spectator

99 Points

"So lush, so creamy, so dense, you almost lose track of the fig, almond, quince, persimmon, green tea, mineral and spice flavors here. Incredible length on the finish, with the flavors lingering effortlessly. An absolutely stunning wine. Drink now through 2025."

Philippe Delesvaux Coteaux du Layon Sélection de Grains Nobles 2004

$1224/case 500 ML

Wine Spectator

95 Points

"Seems very rich at first, with blood orange, persimmon and ginger notes, but then the fine minerality takes over, carrying it to a long elegant finish thanks to its rapierlike acidity. Each sip makes you want another. Drink now through 2020. 250 cases made."

Philippe Delesvaux Coteaux du Layon-St.-Aubin Clos du Pavillon 2004

$492/case 500ML

Wine Spectator

93 Points

Pure and precise, with apricot, persimmon, fig and dried tangerine notes riding atop lacy acidity and a fine, minerally spine. Beautiful balance, with the flavors playing out on the finish. Drink now through 2013. 300 cases made.

Plus a Cabernet for the adventurous…

Philippe Delesvaux Anjou La Montée de l'Epine 2004

$300/case

Wine Spectator

91 Points

Has a layer of tobacco-infused toast, but also a lovely beam of black cherry and currant fruit. Dark, lengthy finish shows mineral and more tobacco hints. Drink now through 2009. 250 cases made.



Jon Kelvey-Wine Broker
Russian River Wine Co
132 Plaza St.
Headldsburg, CA 95448
1-800-477-0490 ext 17
jonkelvey@gmail.com