Wine Tasting Notes: France
What I have been drinking. What I have been thinking. Wines from France...
France
Round & mineral. Biscuit & slate.
Mineral & neat. pink grapefruit & marzipan.
Evolved & deep. Cigar box & plum compote.
Deep & umami. Coffee & bread crust.
Fragrant & evolved. Candied fruit & toasted almond.
Elegant & fragrant. Marzipan & orange peel.
Fruity & fragrant. Raspberry & candied lemon peel.
Toasty & refreshing. Yogurt & toasted almonds.
Evolved & mineral. Wetland & mushroom.
Jammy, umami & mineral. Blackberry & sour cherry.
Floral, delicate, elegant. Rose and red berries.
Fresh with white flowers, golden apple, almond.
TRopical bouquet. Pineapple, green mango, candied bergamot peel.
Intriguing. Balsamic herbs and white peach.
Complex and deep. Bread crust, varnish, nutmeg.
Complex. Toasted notes, vanilla, varnish, candied lemon peel.
Round and interesting. Candied citrus, tinned pineapple, yogurt.
Complex and round. Rubber, lemon curd and a hint of basil.
Vibrant and bright. Citrusy, honey suckle, mint.
Complex and structured. Cooked blueberry, tarragon, underwood, leather, cigar box…
Chateau Monbrison "Cru Burgeois" 1989
Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Cabernet Franc / Petit Verdot
Evolved and round. Leather, cigar box, varnish, cocoa, coffee.
Vibrant and complex. Blackberries, dark chocolate, graphite.
Spicy and round. Vanilla and patisserie notes.
Complex, round, full. Mature cheese, apricot and almond paste.
Balanced, round. Fragrant notes, biscuit and pastry.