1. Cabernet Franc
Saumur Champigny, Anjou (Loire)
(2014, 12.5%)
Appearance | Clarity / Intensity/ Colour | Clear / Deep / Ruby |
Nose | Condition / Intensity | Clean / M / Youthful |
Aroma Characteristics | Primary: Red: cherry, raspberry, strawberry Black: black currant Spices: Black pepper Herbaceous: leaf Herbal: mint (Minerality: wet stone) | |
Palate | Sweetness DRY / Acidity M + / Tannins M+ / Body M / Alcohol M / Flavour intensity M / Finish M | |
Flavour characteristics | Same + More primary aromas, Red currant, leafy | |
Quality | Balance O / Intensity O / Length △ / Complexity O Good | |
Level of readiness for drinking | Drink now & Potential for ageing | |
* In real exam, you don't need to mention "Clarity of appearance and condition of nose" as they are already very sure.
Also, you don't need to mention the name of aroma family such as "Red fruits, Black fruits or Oak...". You have to give the specific name like Raspberry, Red cherry, mint or wet stone.
At last, you can choose only one to describe the intensity of appearance, nose and description of palate.
For example, M / M+ / H (Okay)
M to H/ M- to M+ (NO)
When you decide the quality, typicity of grape variety and potential for ageing are also one of the standards.
2. Bordeaux
(2012, 13%)
12 months ageing in Oak
100% Merlot
Appearance | Clarity / Intensity/ Colour | Clear / M / Ruby |
Nose | Condition / Intensity | Clean / / Developing |
Aroma Characteristics | Primary: Red: cherry, raspberry, strawberry Black: black currant // Jammy Spices: Black pepper Herbaceous: leaf Herbal: mint Secondary: MLF: butter Oak: smoky | |
Palate | Sweetness DRY / Acidity M / Tannins M / Body M- / Alcohol M / Flavour intensity M+ / Finish M | |
Flavour characteristics | Same + Spices: pepper, minerality | |
Quality | Balance O / Intensity O / Length △ / Complexity O Good | |
Level of readiness for drinking | Drink now + not suitable for ageing | |
3. Saint-Emilion ★★★
Grand cru (second wine)
(2012, 14%)
50% of new oak,
90% Merlot 10% Cabernet
20 euros
Appearance | Clarity / Intensity/ Colour | Clear / M / Ruby |
Nose | Condition / Intensity | Clean / Pronounced / Developing |
Aroma Characteristics | Primary: Red: cherry, raspberry, strawberry Black: black currant // Dried fruits: Jammy Spices: Liquorice Secondary: Yeast: biscuit, Pastry, brioche MLF: butter Oak: vanilla, toast, cloves, cedar | |
Palate | Sweetness DRY / Acidity M / Tannins M+ / Body M / Alcohol M+ / Flavour intensity M+ / Finish M+ | |
Flavour characteristics | Same + Spices: pepper, cedar, red currant, strawberry, chocolate | |
Quality | Balance O / Intensity O / Length O / Complexity O Very Good | |
Level of readiness for drinking | Drink now + Potential for ageing | |
4. Listrac-Medoc
Cru Bourgeois
(2010, 13%)
52% C.S, 45% MR, 3% Petit Verdot
18 months in oak barrel
18 euros
Appearance | Clarity / Intensity/ Colour | Clear / M / Ruby |
Nose | Condition / Intensity | Clean / M / Developing |
Aroma Characteristics | Primary: Red: cherry, strawberry, plum Black: black currant, black cherry Spices: Black pepper Herbaceous: leaf Secondary: Oak: vanilla, toast, charred wood | |
Palate | Sweetness DRY / Acidity M + / Tannins M+ / Body M+ / Alcohol M / Flavour intensity M / Finish M | |
Flavour characteristics | Same + Spices: pepper, wood | |
Quality | Balance O / Intensity O / Length O / Complexity O Very Good | |
Level of readiness for drinking | Drink now + Potential for ageing | |
5. Haut-Medoc
Grand cru
(2010, 13%)
35~40 euros
Appearance | Clarity / Intensity/ Colour | Clear / deep / Ruby |
Nose | Condition / Intensity | Clean / M + / Developing |
Aroma Characteristics | Primary: Red: cherry, raspberry Spices: Liquorice Herbal: mint Secondary: Oak: vanilla, toast, smoky, cloves, cedar | |
Palate | Sweetness DRY / Acidity M + / Tannins H / Body M+ / Alcohol M / Flavour intensity M+ / Finish M+ | |
Flavour characteristics | Same + Spices: pepper, chili, black fruits: black currant, black cherry, black berry | |
Quality | Balance O / Intensity O / Length O / Complexity O Very Good (Typicity of grape variety) | |
Level of readiness for drinking | Drink now + Potential for ageing | |
6. Malbec
Cahors
(2012, 14%)
Appearance | Clarity / Intensity/ Colour | Clear / Deep / Purple close to ruby |
Nose | Condition / Intensity | Clean / M / Youthful |
Aroma Characteristics | Primary: Floral: violet Black: black currant, cherry, black berry Spices: Black pepper, liquourice Secondary: Oak: vanilla | |
Palate | Sweetness DRY / Acidity M / Tannins M+ / Body M+ / Alcohol H / Flavour intensity M / Finish M+ | |
Flavour characteristics | Same + Spices: pepper, chili, primary(black currant), charred wood | |
Quality | Balance / Intensity / Length / Complexity Good | |
Level of readiness for drinking | Drink now+ Potential for ageing | |
* Pink colour is typical characteristics of Malbec
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