Paroles de vignerons - Vinparleur

A good glass of... Touriga Nacional 2013 from France !

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Only just poured, and already he gets cocky on the glasses edge. It seduces with a lush perfume, as impressive as its dark colour: blackberries and raspberries, some smoke and bay leaves, roasted hazelnuts and cinnamon ...
I’m really impressed by the character of this Portuguese grape variety that has taken root in the rocky soil of the Minervois. Fresh on the palate, with just as much flavour as odour and a hint of mint that makes the whole thing a little weightless… Its generous and (...) — Lire la suite.
1998 Santa Duc Prestige Des Hautes Garrigues...

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1998 Santa Duc Prestige Des Hautes Garrigues - 10 licks - had 2 bottles over last week - one of the most elegant rhone wines of all time
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Good morning Mont #Ventoux #Rhone #wine #early ...

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Good morning Mont #Ventoux #Rhone #wine #early pic.twitter.com/525S2F1ndW
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Rank 49 for Le Cèdre 2010 at #Wine Enthusiasts Top 100 Cellar Selections

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The years best collectable wines
In 2014, just over 17000 wines were reviewed by our editors and, from that total, a mere six percent merited the Cellar Selection designation – a marker for highly rated wines that exhibit the potential to evolve and improve for many years. From this already choice sampling, we colled our Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2014 list – all the must-haves of the year that deserve a spot in your cellar.
Château du Cèdre 2010 Le Cèdre Cahors (N° 49)
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How is my Malo doing...? What does that mean? #wine

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November and december are MALO months! No relation at all to the French seaside resort of Saint Malo. The MALO I’m talking about takes place in the cellar, in tanks or in barrels. I’m talking about malolactic fermentation, in France also called FML (fermentation malo-lactique) or just MALO.
MALO ideally begins after the alcoholic fermentation. The latter is carried out by yeasts, which feed on sugar and produce alcohol and a whole bunch of aromas. MALO is done by bacteria (lactic acid (...) — Lire la suite.
2012 Santa Duc Gigondas Grand Grenache

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While there was not Grand Grenache in 2011 (it was a difficult year for Grenache), the 2012 Gigondas Grande Grenache 66 has loads to offer. A blend of 100% Grenache that comes from around the estate (which is on the flatter part of the appellation), it exhibits gorgeous kirsch, strawberry, licorice and crushed flower-like qualities as well as medium to full-bodied richness and depth on the palate. A beautiful example of the variety, with classy elegance and a gorgeous texture, it should be (...) — Lire la suite.
A good glass of... Champagne Paul Lebrun Millésime 2004

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This Champagne offers a very charming view : golden coloured and bright, with fine bubbles climbing up to the surface in a regular and disciplined way. It’s the characteristic look of a Champagne that has ripened well. Its very intense and charming bouquet shows dry apricots and raisins, as well as some hazelnuts and caramel, underlining the creamy character of the wine. The bubbles perfectly play their role, giving zest, continuity and length. A generous Champagne for gourmets, to be (...) — Lire la suite.
Vinparleurs #Vintage Report 2014

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I admit it’s a little early to talk about the 2014 vintage. But if you rake around the wineries at this time of the year, tasting some barrels and some tanks, you may set up a slight idea about this vintage’s character. And I can tell you that everything worked out fine, despite the weather was not in the mood in some wine regions. The yeasts did their job transforming all the grapes that were picked into wine. Into good wine in fact…
It was a difficult year in Champagne. Freshness and some (...) — Lire la suite.

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