Region: Loire Valley
Country: France
Year: 2011
Price: $15
Shop 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.
My review: The wine had a very strange bouquet. The first thing that came to mind was smoked salmon and smoked cheese, but after a few sniffs the food smells went away and the blackberry smells came out. The sweetness of the wine was present, but it was also somewhat dry, with a light cherry flavor.
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