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[Tasting] Blind tasting 08/DEC

  

1. Chardonnay

2014, 

Chablis 1er cru (cool climate)

Appearance

Clarity / Intensity/ Colour

 Clear / pale / Lemon

Nose

Condition / Intensity

 Clean / M  / Youthful

Aroma Characteristics

Primary: Floral: acacia, blossom

          Citrus: lemon, grapefruits, lime, lemon peel            Stone fruits: white peach,

          Tropical: pineapple

          Green apple

          Minerality: steely, flint

very slight

Secondary: Oak - vanilla and creamy

Palate

Sweetness DRY / Acidity M+ / Tannins  / Body M / Alcohol M

/ Flavour intensity M+ / Finish M(+)

Flavour characteristics

 Same + citrus, apple, unripen white peach, lime, minerality

Quality

 Balance O  / Intensity O  / Length O / Complexity O

Very Good

Level of readiness for drinking

 Drink now & not suitable for ageing



  

2. Malbec

2012, 14%

Cahors

Appearance

Clarity / Intensity/ Colour

 Clear / Deep / Purple - ruby

Nose

Condition / Intensity

 Clean / M+  / Youthful

Aroma Characteristics

Primary: Floral: violet                                                    Black: black currant, black berry, cherry

           Spices: pepper, liquorice

           Minerality: wet stone

           Herbaceous, herbal, mint

Palate

Sweetness DRY / Acidity M / Tannins M(+) / Body M / Alcohol M

/ Flavour intensity M / Finish M

Flavour characteristics

 Same + Spice- black pepper, unripen black berry

Herbaceous, earthy

Quality

 Balance O  / Intensity O  / Length △ / Complexity O

Good

Level of readiness for drinking

 Drink now & Potential for ageing


* Malbec in Argentina is more jammy, and ripen fruits flavours. 

* Deep Purple + Violet + bottle shape = malbec, Cahors! don't forget