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Monthly tasting club LTC 2013-01; France: Corsica

@ WS

Tasted January 3, 2013 by Zweder with 268 views

Introduction

We knew the theme, but all wines were tasted blind.

Flight 1 (1 note)

White - Sparkling
N.V. Michel Arnould & Fils Champagne Grand Cru La Grande Cuvée France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
88 points
Mild and soft bubble with apples and some minerals. Not bone dry. Overall a very friendly wine.

Flight 2 (3 notes)

White
2011 Domaine Fiumicicoli Vin de Corse Sartene Blanc France, Corsica, Vin de Corse Sartene
84 points
In the bouquet apples, grasses and some hay. On the palate tropical fruits like pineapple, banana, candy, fresh acidity and tart grapefruit. Tasty and somewhat aromatic terrace wine.
White
2011 Clos d'Alzeto Ajaccio Prestige France, Corsica, Ajaccio
85 points
Green apples in the bouquet. On the palate also green apples, pear and other white fruits. Some pineapple and fennel as well. Elegant light bodied and fresh wine.
White
2010 Clos Nicrosi Vin de Corse Coteaux du Cap Corse Blanc de Blancs Sec France, Corsica, Vin de Corse Coteaux du Cap Corse
flawed
Green and yellow apples in the bouquet and on the palate. Overripe and a bit oxidized. The owner said this is not as it usually tastes, so this must be an off bottle. No score.

Flight 3 (1 note)

Rosé
2011 Clos d'Alzeto Ajaccio Rosé France, Corsica, Ajaccio
85 points
Rose buds in the bouquet. On the palate rose buds and red berry fruits, a touch of sweetness, but also good acidity. Ok rosé.

Flight 4 (2 notes)

Red
2010 Domaine Alzipratu Vin de Corse Calvi Cuvée Fiumeseccu France, Corsica, Vin de Corse Calvi
84 points
In the bouquet overripe fruits and some spiciness. On the palate a slightly sweet start, ripe and soft fruits, metal, a good amount of acidity, some tannin and bitterness in the finish. Overall an ok wine, but not that impressive.
Red
2009 Domaine Maestracci Vin de Corse Calvi E Prove France, Corsica, Vin de Corse Calvi
84 points
Very ripe red berry fruits in the bouquet. On the palate overripe red fruits, some sweetness, soft tannin and bitterness. Not really impressive.

Flight 5 (3 notes)

Red
2007 Domaine Giacometti Patrimonio Cru des Agriate France, Corsica, Patrimonio
Mature bouquet with tea, celery, chocolate, mocha and some oak. On the palate the same impressions. Over the top. All that is left is the tannin from the oak. Really unpleasant now. Too old or an off bottle. No score.
Red
2008 Clos d'Alzeto Ajaccio Cuvée Prestige France, Corsica, Ajaccio
86 points
Ripe dark and red berries, some herbs and spices and earth and barnyard in the bouquet. On the palate good red and dark forest fruits, some pleasant sweetness, good acidity and soft tannin. Not really complex, but a well balanced wine. Really pleasant.
Red
2008 Domaine de Vaccelli "Unu" France, Corsica, Ajaccio
86 points
Floral bouquet with lavender and herbs and spices. On the palate a fresh start with ripe red berry fruits, ok acidity and soft tannin. Overall a light bodied and elegant wine.

Flight 6 (2 notes)

Red
2009 Domaine de Tanella Corse Figari Cuvée Alexandra J.-B. de Perretti della Rocca France, Corsica, Corse Figari
88 points
Dark forest fruits in the bouquet. On the palate a sweet start of concentrated and rip black forest fruits, some chocolate and spiciness, mild acidity and soft tannin. Overall a creamy and lush wine. 87 – 88
Red
2006 Domaine de Torraccia Vin de Corse Porto Vecchio Oriu France, Corsica, Vin de Corse Porto Vecchio
87 points
No notes about the bouquet, but on the palate a juicy wine with mainly ripe red berry fruits, some spiciness, juicy acidity and sticky tannin. Medium bodied at best. An elegant and ok wine.

Flight 7 (2 notes)

Red
2009 Nicolas Mariotti Bindi Patrimonio Porcellese vieilles vignes France, Corsica, Patrimonio
88 points
Dark and red forest fruits as well as gunpowder in the bouquet. On the palate concentrated black and red forest fruits, spiciness, some sweetness, good acidity and soft, but sticky tannin. Ready now and the next few years.
Red
2009 Domaine d'E Croce (Yves Leccia) Patrimonio E Croce France, Corsica, Patrimonio
89 points
Rustic bouquet with some barnyard. On the palate rustic as well with red berries, sweet licorice, chocolate firm acidity and mild tannin with a good bite. The wine did not see any oak. Overall a beautiful and fairly complex wine with a good length. One of the best Corsican wines I have tasted up to now.

Flight 8 (1 note)

White - Fortified
2010 Orenga de Gaffory Muscat du Cap Corse France, Corsica, Muscat du Cap Corse
88 points
Beautiful and fresh bouquet with Muscat, citrus and honey. On the palate the sweet Muscat is quite evident, but there is good citrus acidity. A beautiful and very clean wine. 88+
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