2021 Fabien Jouves Skin-Contact Maceration

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 82 points

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  9/30/2023 - RHaz Does not like this wine: 82 Points

  Nice to have the tannins in there, and the muscat comes through. But so does the farmyard/drains.

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  8/21/2023 - uncorked.fr Likes this wine:

  Organic.
  According to the producer, this is a blend of gros manseng, ugni blanc & muscat d'Alexandrie. Three months of maceration in stainless steel tanks. Six months of ageing in a combination of stainless steel tanks, oak barrels and foudres. I saw no indication of a vintage on my bottle but I was told that this is a 2021...
  To date Fabien's wines have yet to disappoint me. Even his so-called "vins de soif" like this one are fascinating and incredibly enjoyable to taste. This is perfect for an apéro on a super hot day (like today!) but it could absolutely hold its own paired with food.
  
  APPEARANCE:
  Color & intensity: medium orange
  
  NOSE:
  Intensity: medium (+)
  Aromas: kumquat, orange blossom, grapefruit, baked peach, orange zest, bread dough, rose, hints of white pepper and soil
  Development: developing
  
  PALATE:
  Sweetness: dry
  Acidity: medium (+)
  Alcohol: medium
  Body: medium
  Intensity: medium (+)
  Flavors: kumquat, bitter orange, lemon zest, under-ripe peach, rose, hints of white pepper and salt
  Finish: long
  
  CONCLUSIONS:
  Quality level: very good
  Potential for ageing: can drink now, but has good potential for some further ageing
  Other observations: slightly cloudy

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