DOMAINE DU HAUT BOURG Muscadet-Côtes de Grandlieu Sur Lie 2018
Editor’s Note : Vibrant, exuding mineral-laced floral and fruit aromas. Balanced and sleek. Salty finish. Drink now. 8,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. — AZ
Score : 87
DOMAINE DU HAUT BOURG Muscadet-Côtes de Grandlieu Sur Lie 2016
Editor’s Note : Offers a lively, crisp-edged mix of peach and herb notes, backed by a light lemon hint. Drink now. 8,000 cases made. –JM
Score : 86
DOMAINE DU HAUT BOURG Muscadet-Côtes de Grandlieu Sur Lie 2014
Editor’s Note : Offers a mix of thyme, verbena, white peach and lime flavors, backed by moderate zip on the finish. Drink now. 4,000 cases made. –JM
Score : 87
DOMAINE DU HAUT BOURG Muscadet-Côtes de Grandlieu Sur Lie 2005
Editor’s Note : This is a soft and easy wine. It has light apple and lemon flavors along with a orange zest tang. It is a light, crisp wine that is totally ready to drink. — R.V. (9/1/2016)
Score : 87
DOMAINE DU HAUT BOURG Muscadet-Côtes de Grandlieu Sur Lie 2013
Editor’s Note : Shows a plump edge, with grapefruit and gooseberry jelly notes. The light thyme and fleur de sel accents lend balance and zip. Drink now. 4,000 cases made. –JM
Score : 86
DOMAINE DU HAUT BOURG Muscadet-Côtes de Grandlieu Sur Lie 2014
Editor’s Note : This still has lots of life despite the extra age, with notes of lime curd and fennel. Features a creamy texture, revealing an echo of wet pebbles through the finish. Stays pure and focused, but lacks zip. Drink now. 650 cases made. –JM
Score : 88
DOMAINE DU HAUT BOURG Muscadet-Côtes de Grandlieu Sur Lie 2012
Editor’s Note : Bracing, with fennel, pippin apple and Meyer lemon notes that race along, showing juicy cut on the finish. Drink now. 4,000 cases made.–JM
Score : 88
DOMAINE DU HAUT BOURG Muscadet-Côtes de Grandlieu Sur Lie 2011
Editor’s Note : Shows a light straw frame, with hints of peach skin and lemon peel. Slightly lean on the finish. Drink now. 6,000 cases made. –JM
Score : 85
DOMAINE DU HAUT BOURG Muscadet-Côtes de Grandlieu Sur Lie 2010
Editor’s Note : Rich for a Muscadet, with a lemon curd core, but still plenty tangy and vibrant, with chamomile, sea salt and savory herb notes cutting through the finish. Drink now. 9,100 cases made. –JM
Score : 90
DOMAINE DU HAUT BOURG Muscadet-Côtes de Grandlieu Sur Lie 2001
Editor’s Note : This shows mature notes of paraffin and lemon curd, but still has plenty of zip, with enticing lemon pulp, star fruit and Key lime flavors that all glide nicely through the bright finish. Drink now. 670 cases made. –JM
Score : 89
DOMAINE DU HAUT BOURG Muscadet-Côtes de Grandlieu Sur Lie 2000
Editor’s Note : This has picked up candied lemon peel and verbena notes from age, but remains crunchy and bright, with quinine, chamomile straw and gooseberry notes all filling out on the finish. Both intellectual and hedonistic at the same time. Drink now. 420 cases made. –JM
Score : 90