The Exquisite Collection Fleurie 2010, Burgundy, France (£6.49 Aldi) Smells decent enough, with soft summer pudding aromas, but while there’s a touch of peppery spice, this has lost its youthful perkiness and now tastes a bit tired. C+ Kleine Zalze Cellar Selection Gamay Noir 2012, Coastal Region, South Africa (£8.99 […]
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Esprit de Labastide Gaillac Perlé 2012 (£5.95 The Wine Society) Crisp young style, with an Alka Seltzer-like saltiness to its ripe apple, pear and lemon flavours and a prickle of CO2 to add freshness. OK, but just a little hollow. C+ Producteurs Plaimont Rive Haute Colombard Sauvignon Côtes de Gascogne […]
Wine Tasting Video: Five white wines from South West France
Domaine Castan Carignan Pays d’Hérault 2012, Languedoc, France (~£10.50 Smithfield Wine) Soft, sweet, clean and fresh, a touch of jammy dodger to the red cherry and raspberry flavours, hints of herbs and a chewy finish. Also a slightly peppery edge that speaks of reduction. B Domaine Castan Grenache Pays d’Hérault […]
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Luis Pato Maria Gomes Sparkling Metodo Antigo, Beiras, Portugal (£12.99 Corks of Cotham, Highbury Vintners, Wright Wine Company, Raymond Reynolds) Interesting style, not hugely fruity, although there is a touch of grated apple, but there are attractive characters such as ginger and rose petal, with floral and creamy notes in […]
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Cour-Cheverny Le Petit Chambord 2010, Loire, France (£8.95 The Wine Society) Has the lightly nutty ripe apple note of Chenin Blanc, but there’s also a more herby character – fennel – along with something that reminds me (in a good way) of singed hair. Manages to be rich and almost […]
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The Liberator “Francophile” Syrah 2012, Stellenbosch (£10-£12 Corks Out, Dorset Wine Company, Dropwines Ltd, George Hill Ltd, The Wine Reserve, SA Wines Online, Villeneuve Wines, The Wright Wine Co) Crunchy young wine, vibrant and punchy with floral scented dark berry and blackcurrant fruit tinged with spice and a roasted note, […]