Monday, 19 August 2013

White Loire wine from France: 2012 : http://tinyurl.com/3qjhotd

Wine name: Sur Lie

Producer: GAEC Bouchereau, L’Anesse, 44330 Le Loroux Bottereau

Vintage: 2012

Purchased from: Stall in Notre Dame De Monts

Price: £0

Appearance: Very pale pastille yellow, crystal clear, thick and viscous on the glass

Aromatics: Quite light with a touch of candy cigarettes.

Attack: Fresh and light.

Evolution: Becoming more interesting – green grape skins, star fruit and green apple flesh.

Finish: Star fruit in nose and a bitter rose-type taste on the swallow.

Sweetness: 0

Acidity: 3

Tannin: 0

Texture: Thick and rough.

Length: Patchy.

Balance: Nice summery wine.

Closure: Synthetic

Alcohol: 12% abv

Notes: “Cheap and cheerful” - it cost about 3 euros from a stall in the Vendee and is pleasant, light summer drinking. Nothing fancy but enjoyable!

FrenchWineGuide score: 81 points.

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