Page 1 of 2

WTN: 2004 Pepiere Muscadet Cuvee Eden

PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 7:04 am
by David M. Bueker
My first ever bottle of Pepiere, but it sure won't be the last.

Pale color. The nose is all about stones with a hint of melon and peach. The flavors also center around the mineral element, and the fruit is balanced against the acidity to make a VERY easy to drink wine. This is just plain yummy, and it has fine balance with sufficient stuffing to age for a while.

Outstanding QPR at $11.99.

I can't wait to try a bottle of the '05 Briords.

Re: WTN: 2004 Pepiere Muscadet Cuvee Eden

PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:14 am
by Dan Donahue
David--I'm curious how these will age. I've seen some notes on Muscadets with 10 years of age or more that are still drinking very well. What I don't know is if they get any better as they age. I'm debating letting the rest of mine take a long rest. Only problem is they taste so good now, especially in the hot weather.

Re: WTN: 2004 Pepiere Muscadet Cuvee Eden

PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:29 am
by Mark S
I'm curious how these will age. I've seen some notes on Muscadets with 10 years of age or more that are still drinking very well. What I don't know is if they get any better as they age. I'm debating letting the rest of mine take a long rest.


They lose the sharp acidity and develop some roundness. At the case purchase price, this would be an easy experiement, no? Where else can one find ageworthy $10 bottles of white wine? Sounds like a 'no-brainer' to me :P

Re: WTN: 2004 Pepiere Muscadet Cuvee Eden

PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:37 am
by David M. Bueker
Mark S wrote:
I'm curious how these will age. I've seen some notes on Muscadets with 10 years of age or more that are still drinking very well. What I don't know is if they get any better as they age. I'm debating letting the rest of mine take a long rest.


They lose the sharp acidity and develop some roundness. At the case purchase price, this would be an easy experiement, no? Where else can one find ageworthy $10 bottles of white wine? Sounds like a 'no-brainer' to me :P


No sharpness in this '04 Eden, but it is true that it's a cheap experiment.

Re: WTN: 2004 Pepiere Muscadet Cuvee Eden

PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 12:28 pm
by Dan Donahue
The problem isn't cost, it's storage room.

Also living in the hinterlands, I rarely find these on the shelves (even in Chicago) so the 4 I have were shipped in from CA. There is a limit to the number of cases that can arrive at my door before my wife passes out. :shock:

Anyhow the remaining 3 will be buried for a while yet.

Re: WTN: 2004 Pepiere Muscadet Cuvee Eden

PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 12:31 pm
by David M. Bueker
Dan Donahue wrote:The problem isn't cost, it's storage room.


Ain't that the truth. I wanted to buy some 375s of 2002 Jadot last night. I actually asked for spousal permission (shocking, no), and all that was asked was "Is there room?"
.
.
.
I lied and said yes. :wink:

I'll find space. I can still walk sideways in the cellar.

Re: WTN: 2004 Pepiere Muscadet Cuvee Eden

PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 12:58 pm
by Randy Buckner
My first ever bottle of Pepiere, but it sure won't be the last.


Florida Jim turned me on to Pepiere. Carole and I love both it and the regular bottling as well. Great summer sippers.

Re: WTN: 2004 Pepiere Muscadet Cuvee Eden

PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:37 pm
by Bill Buitenhuys
I had planned on opening this one tonight, David. Thanks for the timely note!

Re: WTN: 2004 Pepiere Muscadet Cuvee Eden

PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:59 pm
by David M. Bueker
Bill Buitenhuys wrote:I had planned on opening this one tonight, David. Thanks for the timely note!


Anytime. Now you just have to keep me stocked with Muscadet. I should place an order for delivery on August 19th.

Re: WTN: 2004 Pepiere Muscadet Cuvee Eden

PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 2:08 pm
by Bill Buitenhuys
I should place an order for delivery on August 19th.
But you don't have any cellar room left, do you? :wink: Just let me know as I'm sure I'll be down to that shop a few times between now and mid-Aug.

Re: WTN: 2004 Pepiere Muscadet Cuvee Eden

PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 2:13 pm
by David M. Bueker
Bill Buitenhuys wrote:
I should place an order for delivery on August 19th.
But you don't have any cellar room left, do you? :wink: Just let me know as I'm sure I'll be down to that shop a few times between now and mid-Aug.


In all reality I am almost sure I will be fine, given how much wine i do have on hand, but you never know.

Re: WTN: 2004 Pepiere Muscadet Cuvee Eden

PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 2:34 pm
by Charles Weiss
I've not tasted the Pepiere Eden either, but plan to have the 2004 this weekend.
On the other hand, no stranger to the Pepiere Briords. I have a case each of the 2000, 2002, 2004, so anytime in the next 10 years you want to experiment...
Charles

Re: WTN: 2004 Pepiere Muscadet Cuvee Eden

PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 2:48 pm
by David M. Bueker
August 19th---2002 (or 2000)!

Re: WTN: 2004 Pepiere Muscadet Cuvee Eden

PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:12 pm
by James Roscoe
David M. Bueker wrote:Anytime. Now you just have to keep me stocked with Muscadet. I should place an order for delivery on August 19th.


A birthday gift for me?

Re: WTN: 2004 Pepiere Muscadet Cuvee Eden

PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 5:16 pm
by Charles Weiss
"A birthday gift for me?"

It will be my pleasure---of course protocol is to open a birthday gift at the party :D

Charles

Re: WTN: 2004 Pepiere Muscadet Cuvee Eden

PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 5:24 pm
by James Roscoe
Charles Weiss wrote:"A birthday gift for me?"

It will be my pleasure---of course protocol is to open a birthday gift at the party :D

Charles


Just name the location and I'm there!

Re: WTN: 2004 Pepiere Muscadet Cuvee Eden

PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 6:55 pm
by Charles Weiss
David Bueker's home. Certainly trip to CT a small expense to taste an $11 bottle of wine!
Charles

Re: WTN: 2004 Pepiere Muscadet Cuvee Eden

PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 8:51 pm
by James Roscoe
Charles Weiss wrote:David Bueker's home. Certainly trip to CT a small expense to taste an $11 bottle of wine!
Charles


I'm sure we could pull some other goodies out of the cellar. Will he be home?

Re: WTN: 2004 Pepiere Muscadet Cuvee Eden

PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:54 pm
by Bob Parsons Alberta
Charles, you should get together with Bill there in Boston. You both can share the hot-tub with Lil, drink Muscadet, open a Pepiere, eat some mussells and have boat races with the shells!! Betcha the pink rubber duck will get in the way.

Re: WTN: 2004 Pepiere Muscadet Cuvee Eden

PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:19 pm
by Charles Weiss
Charles, you should get together with Bill there in Boston. You both can share the hot-tub with Lil, drink Muscadet, open a Pepiere, eat some mussells and have boat races with the shells!! Betcha the pink rubber duck will get in the way.


Gee, Bob, I like Muscadet a lot, but I don't drink it with duck.
I do drink a variety of wines with Bill and Lil though.
Charles

Re: WTN: 2004 Pepiere Muscadet Cuvee Eden

PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:43 pm
by Bob Parsons Alberta
No, the pink rubber ducks he has floating in the hot tub!!

Re: WTN: 2004 Pepiere Muscadet Cuvee Eden

PostPosted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 6:55 am
by David M. Bueker
James Roscoe wrote:
Charles Weiss wrote:David Bueker's home. Certainly trip to CT a small expense to taste an $11 bottle of wine!
Charles


I'm sure we could pull some other goodies out of the cellar. Will he be home?


Indeed I will. You are most certainly welcome to join us. Many goodies will be pulled from the cellar.

Re: WTN: 2004 Pepiere Muscadet Cuvee Eden

PostPosted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 9:14 pm
by James Dietz
David...with all the white wine you drink, I'm surprised this winemaker wasn't on your radar. I have a magnum of the Eden waiting for the right moment to be opened..

Re: WTN: 2004 Pepiere Muscadet Cuvee Eden

PostPosted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 11:24 pm
by James Roscoe
David M. Bueker wrote:
James Roscoe wrote:
Charles Weiss wrote:David Bueker's home. Certainly trip to CT a small expense to taste an $11 bottle of wine!
Charles


I'm sure we could pull some other goodies out of the cellar. Will he be home?


Indeed I will. You are most certainly welcome to join us. Many goodies will be pulled from the cellar.


What time will the duck be served?