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Tag Archive 'Altitude'

Mar 15 2010

Château de Pennautier Chardonnay 'Terroirs d'Altitude' 2008 Vin de Pays d'Oc

Published by Wines Magic under wine

This is an extremely classy wine. Aromas of peach, passion fruit and pineapple mingle with spicy notes of nutmeg and clove on the nose. While it is clear from the bouquet that this wine has seen oak-ageing this does not mask the elegance and freshness of the nose or palate which is rich and creamy. [...]

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Mar 15 2010

Le Soula Rouge 2004 Vin de Pays de Côte de Catalanes

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From very old organically farmed vines high up in the Agly valley comes this offering from Gérard Gauby, arguably the premier vigneron of the Rousillon. Grown at an altitude of 450-600 metres helps to give this wine perfect harmony and balance due to the long ripening season. Showing notes of blackberry, Asian spices, grilled meats [...]

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Mar 10 2010

Benmarco Malbec 2007 Dominio del Plata, Mendoza

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The grapes are handpicked from vineyards in the foothills of the Andes at an altitude of around 1000 metres. Deep, rich red, this wine has complex aromas of ripe red fruits. Black cherry, currants and blackberries combine with notes of vanilla and coffee. Great body and roundness, this expressive wine has firm, sweet tannins giving [...]

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