Wine Notes from France

On my latest trip to France,  I enjoyed 2 wonderful wines, and here are my notes:                 

                 

  Name: Chapitre

  Region: Côtes du Rhône AOC

  Type:  Red

  Alcohol: 13,5%

  Grape Variety: Grenache and Syrah

  Vintage: 2006

Tasting Notes:

     Nose:  Church candles were the first thought that came to mind, followed by the soft sensation of pepper

     Mouth:  soft entry, slight mineral, light in mouth, medium finish

     Visual: medium dark heart, tinges of crimson orange around the edges denotes the aging

     Conclusion: drink now!  I don't think it will hold much longer - but it is a typical Côtes du Rhône

   Wine:  Saveur Gascogne

   Vintage: 2009

   Alcohol: 12%Vol

   Grape Variety: 100% Gros Manseng

   Wine type:  Moelleux (very sweet white)

 

 

 

 

 

Tasting Notes:

     Nose: aromas of sweet ripened fruit, spring flowers

     Mouth: like sweet peppered vanilla & litchis

     Visual: Golden yellow - very yellow

     Conclusion:  These wines pair excellently with Foie Gras & desserts...  or chilled, just on its own, on a hot summer day