Region - Languedoc Roussillon
January 21, 2012
Tasted on: 1/30/09 Appearance: clear and medium-deep with a purple-ruby color. Nose: pale-medium with aromas of spicy cinnamon, sour cherry, black pepper, and hints of creaminess. Palate: somewhat dry with low acid, medium tannins, and flavors of black cherry, cloves, tobacco, and an interesting tire component. The length is medium. Overall: a very easy-drinking wine. The 05’ date has allowed it to drink even easier. It’s relatively complex with a good body and average finish. The price is just right for this wine. This wine seems quite flexible for not just meat-based dishes, but with certain white-wine type meals as well. I give this an 88.
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January 21, 2012
appearance: medium-deep with a ruby color and average intensity. nose: clean nose, below-average intensity, and aromas of spicy cinnamon, sour cherry, black pepper, and hints of creaminess. this wine must have been oaked. palate: relatively dry, with low acid and medium tannins, and flavors of black cherry, cloves, tobacco, and a strange tire component. the length is medium. overall: a very easy-drinking wine. the 05' date has allowed it to drink even easier. relative complexity with a good body and average finish. the price is just right for this wine. this wine seems quite flexible for not just meat-based dishes, but with certain white-wine type meals as well. i give this an 88.
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January 19, 2012
appearance: clear with pale intensity and a lemon color. nose: clean with medium intensity, with aromas of apples for days, hay, melon, and a barnyard-y type of smell. palate: light sweetness, with average acidity. the body is high, with flavors of kiwi, pineapple, grapefuit, and apricot. the length is below average. overall: average sparkling wine. the fruit is solid, and the flavors are complex. the length is not bad. this is not a sparkling wine that would wow many, but it's a solid sparkler that for the price, is great. i give it an 88.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This Blanquette (made with 90% Mauzac) offers a bouquet full of bright crisp red apple and melon core. The texture is creamy with fine bubbles and medium acidity, and the palate is loaded with satisfying sweet citrus rind and toasty brioche flavors. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This blend of Syrah and Grenache comes from vineyards owned by the Jeanjean family. It is soft and gentle, although there are some tannins hiding in the background. The fruits are clean, somewhat jammy, easy to drink.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A great expression of the terroir, this rosé made from 50% Syrah, 40% Grenanche and 10% Cinsault is loaded with garrigue accents (lavender and thyme) among the fresh strawberry and cherry fruit core. Clean and zippy on the finish with a lingering soft spice accent.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The estate white wine from Château L’Hospitalet is a delicious, perfumed, aromatic blend of Bourboulenc, Vermentino and white Grenache, buoyed by wood, touches of honey and herbs and a fresh, crisp finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The chalky limestone soil of Pic St. Loup allows the fruit to shine without being overpowering, translating into lively aromas and flavors of fresh red berries, nectarine, banana and ripe pineapple chunks supported by nuances of talcum and sweet pea. The creamy texture and medium weight are somewhat surprising for this aesthetically light rosé, and with the lingering finish and well-balanced acidity.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
White strawberry, hibiscus petals and soft garrigue notes are framed against a creamy and full structure. A touch of spice shines through on the finish, but overall the wine is lively and refreshing.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
An everyday sparkler with a nice toasted nuttiness mingling with solid and persistent baked green apple and citrus pith flavors. The mouth is creamy with fine carbonation and medium acidity. Drink now.
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