Loire Lessons #1
Jean Max Roger, Cuvee La Grange Dîmière, Sancerre 2010, 12.5%, €21.35
Karwig Wines
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| Pinot Noir |
Will be heading off to the Loire
later this year and thought I’d better get a bit of practice on the wines.
Karwig’s have quite a selection, indeed a whole shelf full, and soon, with no little
help from Emily, I had enough to start my Loire lessons.
This Rosé was the first and very pleasant
it turned out to be. The immediate pressing of the Pinot Noir grape “gives a
unique salmon colour, along with lightness, elegance and finesse”.
But, dare I suggest, it is a rosé with backbone. Maybe backbone
is too strong a term. It sure has the pink colour of the salmon and I think I
can safely suggest that it also some of its suppleness.
A very pleasant combination of
colour, texture and flavour. A winner for me and Very Highly Recommended.
It is called "La Grange
Dîmière" in reference to one of Bué’s ancient tithe barns which
constitutes the oldest part of the winery. Bué
is the family village.
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| Bird on the vine |
* On the subject of the Loire, if anyone has any tips, not just on the wine, I'd be glad to hear from you!
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