Friday, 13 September 2013

Rosé Vendée wine from France: NV : http://frenchwineguide.blogspot.com

Wine name: Terre 85 Cabernet Franc

Producer: Les Vignobles Mercier, 85770 Vix

Vintage: NV

Purchased from: Super U

Price: £0

Appearance: Quite pale artificial peach colour, thin and receding on glass and crystal clear.

Aromatics: Quite light, a touch of burnt orange.

Attack: A little artificial with Tizer-like notes.

Evolution: Mellow citrus

Finish: Quite refreshing with a strong backbone. Only a touch of the usual rose bitterness.

Sweetness: 0

Acidity: 2.5

Tannin: 0.5

Texture: Fine sandpaper

Length: A little patchy

Balance: Quite nice, although there's a touch too much water for my liking.

Closure: Cork

Alcohol: 12.5% abv

Notes: Not unpleasant for a cheapy, quite drinkable.

FrenchWineGuide score: 80 points.

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