Now this is a wine that would be a nasty test in a blind options test – Grüner Veltliner, filled out with a dash of Chardonnay, from the Pyrrenean foothills in south-west France. Try picking that one!
Notwithstanding the fact that it’s a bit of a fish out of water, this effort from English-owned Domaine Begude is rather decent, displaying typical Grüner notes of grapefruit zest and dill. It’s not an earth shatteringly complex wine, but it’s fresh, lively and food friendly.
2010 L’EXOTIQUE, IGP HAUTE VALÉE DE L’AUDE
Producer: Domaine Begude
Variety: Grüner Veltliner, Chardonnay
Vintage: 2010
Region: Southern France
ABV: 13%
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $24.99
Date tasted: 3 January 2012
Tasting Note:
Pale yellow with green tinges. Distinctive nose of white pepper, grapefruit pith, white nectarines and dill. Dry, medium bodied, fresh and crisp palate with racy acidity, greengage, white grapefruit. A very fresh and vibrant wine that displays decent Grüner Veltliner varietal character, especially for a wine produced in the Pyrennean foothills.
Score: 16/20
Notwithstanding the fact that it’s a bit of a fish out of water, this effort from English-owned Domaine Begude is rather decent, displaying typical Grüner notes of grapefruit zest and dill. It’s not an earth shatteringly complex wine, but it’s fresh, lively and food friendly.
2010 L’EXOTIQUE, IGP HAUTE VALÉE DE L’AUDEProducer: Domaine Begude
Variety: Grüner Veltliner, Chardonnay
Vintage: 2010
Region: Southern France
ABV: 13%
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $24.99
Date tasted: 3 January 2012
Tasting Note:
Pale yellow with green tinges. Distinctive nose of white pepper, grapefruit pith, white nectarines and dill. Dry, medium bodied, fresh and crisp palate with racy acidity, greengage, white grapefruit. A very fresh and vibrant wine that displays decent Grüner Veltliner varietal character, especially for a wine produced in the Pyrennean foothills.
Score: 16/20
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