Tasting Notes of Wines around the World
The perlage is delicate. On the nose very aromatic, with notes of melon, peach, pear, and mandarin. In the mouth delicate and refreshing, with some residual sweetness.
Clairette de Die Tradition wines are sparkling wines made under the Clairette de Die appellation of the eastern part of the Rhône Valley wine region. Continue reading “Clairette de Die Clairdie Tradition”
The colour is deep ruby. Not showing any sign of ageing yet. On the nose dark cherries, plums, forest, and some chocolatey and smokey notes. In the mouth very elegant, with well-integrated tannins and a good acidity. The aftertaste is delicious and last for quite a while.
Château Phélan Ségur is located in the Saint-Estèphe region of Bordeaux. Continue reading “Château Phélan Ségur 2009”
The colour is deep ruby. On the nose charmingly fruity. Prunes, cherries and the ever-present blackberries come to mind. In the mouth not much of a body, with a unpleasantly bitter and drying finish. The aftertaste is medium long. When you start eating, the flaws in the mouth disappear and the appealing sensations on the nose make the overall experience with this wine very enjoyable. Continue reading “Chateau Haut-Lavignere 2016”
The colour is pale ruby/garnet. On the nose mushrooms, eucalyptus and pepper. In the mouth elegant, with some strawberries flavour. The aftertaste is discreet, but medium long.
Charmes-Chambertin is an Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) and one of the 24 Grand Cru vineyards of the Côte de Nuits subregion of Burgundy. It is made with Pinot Noir grapes. Continue reading “Charmes-Chambertin Joseph Drouhin 2011”
Last month I decided to do something different and to organise a blind tasting of wines that sells for less than 30 CHF.
The five wines we tasted have been freely picked by the participants to the event among the ones they prefer in this price range. Continue reading “Wines <30 CHF”
The colour is medium garnet. On the nose corked. With time it only gets worst. Very unfortunate, but it happens.
A “corked” wine, which smells like wet newspaper/cardboard, is the result of the presence of a chemical called TCA (2,4,6 trichloranisole). While unpleasant, cork taint is not in any way harmful to humans. Today several procedures and treatments are in place to render cork less susceptible to developing cork taint, but it can still happen. As it has been the case with this bottle. Continue reading “La Petite Chapelle 2009”
The colour is medium purple. At first the nose is dominated by animal musk. Fortunately, with some air it fades away and leaves space to more pleasant earthy notes and some prunes. In the mouth an explosion of savour characterises the final. An enjoyment that seems to finish abruptly, only to surprise a few seconds later by coming back for a long-lasting aftertaste rich in fruity sensations. Continue reading “Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde de Vidal-Fleury 2009”
The colour is pale gold. On the nose raspberry liqueur and almonds. In the mouth pretty tasty, with an aftertaste that last for quite a while.
This wine is made with 100% Marsanne grapes by Domaine des Remizières, a family owned estate located in the commune of Mercurol, in the northern Rhône Valley. Continue reading “Domaine des Remizières Cuvée Particulière 2013”
The colour is medium garnet and a bit cloudy. On the nose sour cherries and some earthy notes. In the mouth fresh and at first a bit prickly. The finish is abrupt, but later some fruity flavours come back and stay for a little.
Morgon is one of the 10 Beaujolais crus located on the slopes on the western side of the Saone River. Continue reading “Jean-Paul Thévenet Morgon “Vieilles Vignes” 2013”
This 13 years old white Bordeaux has a deep gold colour. On the nose a discreet aroma of citrus, mango and a hint of herbs. In the mouth well balanced, with a refreshing acidity. The aftertaste last for a long while, it is discreet as the aroma and is characterised by honeyed notes.
Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte is located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux. Continue reading “Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 2006”