Name: Champteloup
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Loire
Country: France
Year: 2011
Price: $7.95
Winery Review: In the heart of France’s Loire River Valley
lies the Touraine wine region. Although it produces vast amounts of well-priced,
fresh, mostly white wines, lovely reds like this are broadening Touraine’s
appeal. This wine may seem familiar to you. It is a sibling of the Touraine
Sauvignon Blanc we’ve offered for years. Serge de Bucy employs a light touch in
his winemaking, using no wood and doing as little as possible to preserve freshness.
Bright cherry and strawberry fruits are followed by a soft, smooth palate.
Personal Review: This wine is a light red color. I thought
that it would be light. However, it was the exact opposite. It has a very peppery
nose. It was not fruity. I got a really smoky flavor on my palate at the end.
It tasted like tobacco. I did not like
this wine on its own. However, if I had this wine with dinner, it may have
complimented it more.
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