Tasting Notes of Wines around the World
The colour is medium gold, with a fine perlage. On the nose green apple and brioche. In the mouth light, with citrus flavours. The aftertaste is very discreet.
This English sparkling wine is made by blending Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes grown across Southern England. The wine is re-fermented in the bottle using the traditional method. Continue reading “Ellercombe”
The colour is medium ruby. On the nose musty, with a mix of green pepper and orange flavour. In the mouth tasty, but unpleasantly so. The aftertaste is fairly long, which only make the unpleasantness last longer. I disliked this wine to the point that I used it for cooking! Continue reading “Réserve XP 10th edition”
The colour is medium gold, with fine, long lasting bubbles. On the nose pastry and bread crust. In the mouth refreshing, with a citrusy flavour. The aftertaste is fairly long.
Le Black Label Brut is a blend of 51% Pinot Noir, 36% Chardonnay and 13% Meunier grapes. Continue reading “Le Black Label Brut”
The colour is medium straw, the perlage fine and persistent. On the nose citrus and green apple. In the mouth citrusy, with an aftertaste that last for quite a while.
This Champagne Premier Crus is a blend of 51% Petit Meslier, 46% Chardonnay and 3% Arbanne.
Arbanne is a rare white-wine grape variety, most likely the least-known of the seven grape varieties that can be used to make Champagne. Continue reading “Les Croisettes”
The colour is pitch black. The texture very dense, almost solid. On the nose scents of burnt sugar, toffee, bitter orange marmalade, and balsamic notes. In the mouth thick, velvety, and very sweet. The aftertaste is long, although less tasty than I was expecting.
Overall, for my taste this Pedro Ximénez is a bit too sweet. Continue reading “Pedro Ximenez Solera Fundacional 1905”
The colour is pale gold. At pouring there are a lot of bubbles, but they disappear quickly. On the nose citrus fruits, marzipan, gingerbread and butter. In the mouth very tasty but “tiring”. The aftertaste is medium long, but acidic.
This iconic Champagne is made by Krug. The House was established in Reims in 1843, by Joseph Krug. In January 1999 it became part of LVMH portfolio. Continue reading “Krug Grande Cuvée 170ème Edition”
The colour is medium straw, with many bubbles appearing at pouring and then almost completely disappearing. On the nose grilled almonds, brioche and some fennel. In the mouth very fresh and citrusy. The aftertaste is long, but overly discreet.
Grand Siècle’s assemblage is based on three principles that have become immutable: Continue reading “Grand Siècle Brut N°25”
The colour is medium gold, with fine, long lingering bubbles. On the nose pastry and creamy notes, with a hint of apricot. In the mouth velvety and tasty. The aftertaste last for a pleasant while.
This Champagne is produced by Trimbaut-Schloesser with 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Meunier grapes. All grapes are sourced from 3 “Premier Cru” classified terroirs: Ay, Écueil and Hautvillers. Continue reading “Tribaut Terroirs Premier Cru Extra Brut”
The colour is medium gold, with fine, medium-lasting bubbles. On the nose a bit over the top, with mainly tertiary notes imparted by the oak and some oxidation. In the mouth not very tasty and rather on the short side.
The Philipponnat family has been growing vines around Ay for five hundred years and manages the champagne house to these days. Continue reading “Philipponnat Royale Réserve Brut”
The colour is transparent with slightly greenish reflex. On the nose mainly anice and liquorice, which are clearly perceived also in the mouth. Very hot, due to the high alcohol content (72%). The aftertaste is savoury and pleasant. It last for a long time. When water is added (as it should), the colour becomes a cloudy milky white, the flavours more nuanced and the alcohol less prominent. Continue reading “Absinthe Esmeralda”