Sunday, December 9, 2012

Pinot Noir: New Zealand VS Burgundy

Hello everybody this week we have decided to talk about PINOT NOIR !!

Brancott Estate



Vintage : 2011

Grape Variety : Pinot Noir 100 %

Country :  New Zealand

Terroir :  South Island


Tasting Notes

Appearance :  An authentic tawny red with a medium intensity.

Nose : Freshness brought by Prune aroma along with smoke and a subtle touch of pepper.

Palate : Having a suave attack, this wine will surprise you with its freshness! Its flavors such as dark chocolate, prune and spice are making it easy to enjoy for everyone. However, the body is not well balanced, which makes us think that you should keep this wine in your cellar for 2 to 3 years!
                         

Our Feeling at WABlog: 
A surprising wine, which could be drunk at 11-13°C in spring/summer to reveal all of its freshness. It can be a very good alternative to a rosé!
                     
Food & Wine Pairings : 
The best match for this wine is a salad Niçoise, or even a fresh goat cheese with honey!

Where can you find it ? What about  ?
At Carrefour for 3,5€.

Domaine Fleurot


Vintage : 2011

Grape Variety : Pinot Noir 100 %

Country :  France

Terroir :  Nuits-Saint-Georges


Tasting Notes

Appearance :  A beautiful and intense garnet wine.

Nose : Amazing complexity of aromas with Apricot, Almond, Spice and Liquorice!

Palate : A well balanced wine that surprises you with the blend of Apricot and Spice. Easy to drink, fresh, with a high intensity of flavor.







Our Feeling at WABlog:
This wine meets all the standards of a good Burgundy, therefore you should have it in your cellar. However, it misses the extravagant touch that would make it a perfect Burgundy.
                           
Food & Wine Pairings : 
We advice you to match this wine with wood pigeon, cheese or even with wild boar meat!

Where can you find it ? What about  ?
At Carrefour for 16€.

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