Tuesday Blind Tastings
Savaterre Pinot Noir 2002
Beechworth, Australia
Price: $60
Rating: 96
Source: Cellar
Description: A light colour with red on the rim. Spice, forest floor, mushrooms and violets on the nose. The palate was delicate and vibrant with hints of cherries and raspberries, a lovely mouthfeel and long, acidic finish. A pure wine that was a pleasure to drink.
Tasting date: 02 April 2019
Faugres. 441.The better quality reds of the region are made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Mourvdre, while the best whites come from Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Viognier. Usually, grape names appear on labels of wines from this region to compete with New World producers having success with the same strategy. 442.One of the biggest secrets of the Languedoc is Limouxs sparkling wine, called Blanquette de Limoux. Blanquette de Limoux is made mainly from the Mauzac grape, which tastes of apple skins, along with 10 percent Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc for a bit of complexity and elegance. With the delicacy of Champagne at a fraction of the price, its worth tasting. Look to the reputable producer, Chandenier. 124 1000 BEST WINE SECRETS 443.Crmant de Limoux is another appealing sparkling wine from the area. It differs from Blanquette de Limoux by having a larger proportion of Chardonnay and Chenin Blancup to 30 percent instead of 10 percent. 444.Sparkling wine from Limoux predates that of Champagne by more than a century. 445.Generally, like the Languedoc, the Roussillon region makes quite average wines but some very good producers exist, such as Domaine Gauby and Clos des Fes. 446.About 80 percent of Frances Vin Doux