Tasting Notes of Wines around the World
The colour is deep garnet. On the nose black cherries and plums, interwoven with notes of mocha, tobacco leaf and cedar. In the mouth savoury and balanced. The tannins are refined and well-integrated, providing structure without aggression. The finish is slightly bitter. The aftertaste pleasant and medium-long.
This 2ème Cru Classé Bordeaux wine is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26.5% Merlot and 3.5% Cabernet Franc grapes. Continue reading “Château Brane-Cantenac 2009”
The colour is pale copper, with delicate and persistent bubbles. On the nose notes of grapefruit, green apple and pear. In the mouth lively and crisp. The finish is savoury and fairly long.
Crafted in Chamery, heart of the Montagne de Reims, this cuvée is a beautiful example of artisanal Champagne. The winery was founded in 1980 by Chantal Delespierre and Didier Bertrand. Today their children Clémence and Adrien carry on the family tradition, working sustainably and respectfully with the land. Continue reading “Enfant de la Montagne”
The colour is medium gold. The mousse is fine and persistent. The bouquet is elegant, with floral and citrus elements framed by delicate bread-dough nuances. On the palate, it is balanced and refined. Crisp acidity underpins the wine, giving lift and tension. Ripe citrus fruit, green apple, pear, and chalky minerality can be perceived, along with yeast notes. The texture is creamy. The aftertaste is very long. Continue reading “Les Mulottes 2018”
A luminous medium gold in the glass, this Chardonnay opens with vibrant aromas of ripe pineapple, white peach, and crisp apple. On the palate, it strikes a beautiful balance, both crisp and creamy, with a lingering finish that invites another sip. Continue reading “Davaz Fläscher Chardonnay 2021”
The colour is pale ruby. On the nose cherry and raspberry. In the mouth medium-bodied with smooth tannins, fresh acidity, and flavors of ripe strawberry and a touch of oak. The aftertaste is medium long. Continue reading “Angeline Vineyards Pinot Noir 2021”
The colour is deep gold, with a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose oranges, candied fruits, acacia honey and brioche bread. In the mouth fresh and mineral. The aftertaste is medium long. Continue reading “Verde Pas Dosé 2018”
The colour is medium copper. On the nose dry apricots, orange peels, nuts. In the mouth very dry and tasty. The aftertaste last for a long while.
Vernaccia di Oristano is a sherry-like fortified wine from Sardinia. In August 1971, it became Sardinia’s very first wine to be granted an official DOC. Continue reading “Vernaccia di Oristano Flor 2016”
The colour is pale ruby. On the nose wild berries, earth, spices. In the mouth light but tasty and pleasant. The aftertaste is long.
The Dôle is a Valais AOC made with 100% Pinot Noir or a mixture of red grape varieties also allowed and cultivated in Valais. Continue reading “Dôle de Salquenen Les Dailles 2022”
The colour is medium garnet. On the nose cherries, tea leaf and coffee. In the mouth very elegant, fresh with drying tannins. The aftertaste is tasty and rather long.
This Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is made with 85% Prugnolo Gentile, 8% Colore, 5% Canaiolo and 2% Mammolo grapes.
Prugnolo Gentile is how Sangiovese is named in the region. Continue reading “Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Boscarelli 2020”
The colour is deep ruby. On the nose red berries, plums, mocha and cream chocolate. In the mouth well balanced, with a sweet finish. The aftertaste is pretty long.
This wine is made by Staatskellerei Zürich under the Vin de Pays Suisse denomination. It is a blend of 53% Gamaret and 47% Merlot. The wine matured for 14 months in barriques. Continue reading “ÉO Noir 2021”