Wine Tasting Notes: France
What I have been drinking. What I have been thinking. Wines from France...
France
Hervé Villemade "What's up " NV
Blend of Chardonnay / Chenin blanc / Menu Pineau
Round & mineral. Biscuit & slate.
Château Grand-Puy-Ducasse "Pauillac " 1983
Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon
Evolved & deep. Cigar box & plum compote.
Dom Pérignon "Cuvée Dom Pérignon Vintage" 1993
Chardonnay / Pinot noir
Deep & umami. Coffee & bread crust.
Bonnet-Ponson "Cuvée perpétuelle - Extra Brut"
Blend of Pinot Meunier / Chardonnay / Pinot noir
Fragrant & evolved. Candied fruit & toasted almond.
André Beaufort "San Eize - Nature" 2015
Chardonnay / Pinot noir
Elegant & fragrant. Marzipan & orange peel.
André Beaufort "San Eize Nature" 2015
100% Pinot noir
Fruity & fragrant. Raspberry & candied lemon peel.
Château Grand-Puy-Ducasse "Pauillac" 1983
Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot
Evolved & mineral. Wetland & mushroom.
Jammy, umami & mineral. Blackberry & sour cherry.
Floral, delicate, elegant. Rose and red berries.
Fresh with white flowers, golden apple, almond.
Domaine Ricardelle de Lautrec "IGP Pays d'Oc - Sauvignon Blanc " 2020
100% Sauvignon blanc
TRopical bouquet. Pineapple, green mango, candied bergamot peel.
Intriguing. Balsamic herbs and white peach.
Complex and deep. Bread crust, varnish, nutmeg.
Complex. Toasted notes, vanilla, varnish, candied lemon peel.
Domaine Ricardelle de Lautrec "IGP Pays d'Oc - Chardonnay" 2020
100% Chardonnay
Round and interesting. Candied citrus, tinned pineapple, yogurt.
Dirler-Cadé "Lieu dit Bux - Pinot Gris" 2015
100% Pinot gris
Complex and round. Rubber, lemon curd and a hint of basil.
Domaine Le Facteur "Le Facteur Su'l Velo" 2019
100% Chenin blanc
Vibrant and bright. Citrusy, honey suckle, mint.
Chateau D’Issan "Grande Cru Classé" 2000
Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot
Complex and structured. Cooked blueberry, tarragon, underwood, leather, cigar box…
Chateau Monbrison "Cru Burgeois" 1989
Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Cabernet Franc / Petit Verdot
Evolved and round. Leather, cigar box, varnish, cocoa, coffee.
Chateau La Fleur Pleyrabon "Cru Burgeois" 2000
100% Bordeaux Blend
Vibrant and complex. Blackberries, dark chocolate, graphite.
Xavier Leconte "Scellée 2 Terroires" 2011
Pinot noir / Chardonnay
Spicy and round. Vanilla and patisserie notes.
Xavier Leconte "Le Clos de Poiloux" 2010
100% Pinot noir
Complex, round, full. Mature cheese, apricot and almond paste.
Philipponant "Blanc de Noir, Extra Brut" 2012
100% Pinot noir
Balanced, round. Fragrant notes, biscuit and pastry.