Blend of primarily chardonnay and pinot noir. However, despite this having a larger proportion of chardonnay, it is really the pinot noir that sticks out on both the nose and palate. Pleasant enough but the dosage is a bit much for my personal preferences. Also, I would be inclined to suggest drinking this up without too much delay as it seems very unlikely that it will benefit from further cellaring.
APPEARANCE: Color & intensity: medium gold
NOSE: Intensity: medium (+) Aromas: brioche, walnut, dehydrated strawberry, toast, bruised red apple, hint of menthol Development: developing
PALATE: Sweetness: dry Acidity: medium Alcohol: medium Body: medium Mousse: delicate Intensity: medium (+) Flavors: walnut, brioche, bruised red apple, toast, lemon, lemon zest, crushed stone, hint of salt Finish: medium
CONCLUSIONS: Quality level: good Potential for ageing: can drink now, but has potential for some further ageing
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1/28/2024 - uncorked.fr wrote:
Blend of primarily chardonnay and pinot noir. However, despite this having a larger proportion of chardonnay, it is really the pinot noir that sticks out on both the nose and palate. Pleasant enough but the dosage is a bit much for my personal preferences. Also, I would be inclined to suggest drinking this up without too much delay as it seems very unlikely that it will benefit from further cellaring.
APPEARANCE:
Color & intensity: medium gold
NOSE:
Intensity: medium (+)
Aromas: brioche, walnut, dehydrated strawberry, toast, bruised red apple, hint of menthol
Development: developing
PALATE:
Sweetness: dry
Acidity: medium
Alcohol: medium
Body: medium
Mousse: delicate
Intensity: medium (+)
Flavors: walnut, brioche, bruised red apple, toast, lemon, lemon zest, crushed stone, hint of salt
Finish: medium
CONCLUSIONS:
Quality level: good
Potential for ageing: can drink now, but has potential for some further ageing
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