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Truchard Tasting w/Anthony Truchard
Gibby's Wine Den, Geneva, IL
Tasted August 26, 2010 by AllRed with 610 views
Introduction
Anthony Truchard was on hand to present a few wines from his family's winery. Anthony was personable, engaging and pleasant.
Flight 1 (7 notes)
White
2009 Truchard Roussanne
89 points
The cuttings for Truchard's Roussanne came from Beaucastel in 1997. Production is typically 800-900 cases, though there was a litle less in 2009. Twenty percent is aged in new oak for 6 months.
Pale yellow color. Florally, with clay and pear notes too. Well-balanced with rich fruit on the palate. Good length on the finish. A great little bottle- impressive. 89-90 pts.
Pale yellow color. Florally, with clay and pear notes too. Well-balanced with rich fruit on the palate. Good length on the finish. A great little bottle- impressive. 89-90 pts.
White
2008 Truchard Chardonnay
87 points
Average production of 3,300 cases, about 30% malolactic.
Pale yellow color. Notes of banana, coconut and honeysuckle. Flavors of butter, apple, coconut and oaky spice. Nice underlying acidity, finishing with hints of citrus and vanilla. 87-88 pts.
Pale yellow color. Notes of banana, coconut and honeysuckle. Flavors of butter, apple, coconut and oaky spice. Nice underlying acidity, finishing with hints of citrus and vanilla. 87-88 pts.
Red
2007 Truchard Pinot Noir
88 points
Average production of 3,300 cases. Ruby/garnet color with notes of cinnamon, black cherry and cranberry compote. Flavors of black cherry, mint and clove, with nice acidity. Cherry tones carry through the finish.
Red
2007 Truchard Zinfandel
86 points
Average production is about 400 cases. 15% is aged in new American oak, another 15% in new French oak.
Inky crimson/garnet color. Jammy blackberry, white pepper, vanilla and olive aromas. High acid level; flavors of dark fruit, clove, pepper and red fruit.
Inky crimson/garnet color. Jammy blackberry, white pepper, vanilla and olive aromas. High acid level; flavors of dark fruit, clove, pepper and red fruit.
Red
2007 Truchard Syrah
87 points
Annual production of approximately 1,500 cases.
Dark purple color. Notes of blue fruit, meat, pepper & dark fruit. Tannins are soft; flavors of smoky dark fruit fall a bit short on the finish. 86-88 pts.
Dark purple color. Notes of blue fruit, meat, pepper & dark fruit. Tannins are soft; flavors of smoky dark fruit fall a bit short on the finish. 86-88 pts.
Red
2006 Truchard Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petite Verdot.
Opaque crimson color. Aromas of milk chocolate, blackberry and cassis, with a subtle smoky/meaty quality. Flavors of currants, pomegranate and berries.
Opaque crimson color. Aromas of milk chocolate, blackberry and cassis, with a subtle smoky/meaty quality. Flavors of currants, pomegranate and berries.
White - Sweet/Dessert
2006 Truchard Roussanne Botrytis
87 points
Production of roughly 200-300 cases when botrytis sets in.
Deep yellow color. Notes of marmalade, apricot and honey. Rich, viscous texture; flavors of marmalade, baked apricot, quince and fig paste. Long finish. Seems a bit flat, but has some good fruit.
Deep yellow color. Notes of marmalade, apricot and honey. Rich, viscous texture; flavors of marmalade, baked apricot, quince and fig paste. Long finish. Seems a bit flat, but has some good fruit.