We’ll start this post with a disclosure – yours truly is strongly predisposed towards Chenin Blanc. This particular example presents further support for Chenin’s candidacy as one of the world’s great grape variety.
This is ripe, flamboyant and exotic expression of Chenin with a slightly hedonistic bent. Just off-dry, it delivers a panoply of exotic fruits – citrus, tropical and orchard. There’s a lot to like here – this is a wine with real personality – an extrovert.
2014 DOMAINE PAGET TOURAINE AZAY LE RIDEAU ‘OPUS’
Producer: Domaine Paget
Variety: Chenin Blanc
Region: Loire Valley, France
ABV: 14.0%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $41.00
Date tasted: 1 January 2017
Tasting Note:
Golden yellow. Aromatic nose of candied lime/lemon peel, pineapple, honeydew melon and apple blossom. Slightly smoky. Dry, medium bodied. Soft and pillowy in texture. Genuine weight and depth. Real sweet and sour going on – reminds me of gummy bears! Full flavoured and exotic. Would be a good dinner table wine, especially with lightly spiced dishes.
Score: 17/20
This is ripe, flamboyant and exotic expression of Chenin with a slightly hedonistic bent. Just off-dry, it delivers a panoply of exotic fruits – citrus, tropical and orchard. There’s a lot to like here – this is a wine with real personality – an extrovert.
2014 DOMAINE PAGET TOURAINE AZAY LE RIDEAU ‘OPUS’Producer: Domaine Paget
Variety: Chenin Blanc
Region: Loire Valley, France
ABV: 14.0%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $41.00
Date tasted: 1 January 2017
Tasting Note:
Golden yellow. Aromatic nose of candied lime/lemon peel, pineapple, honeydew melon and apple blossom. Slightly smoky. Dry, medium bodied. Soft and pillowy in texture. Genuine weight and depth. Real sweet and sour going on – reminds me of gummy bears! Full flavoured and exotic. Would be a good dinner table wine, especially with lightly spiced dishes.
Score: 17/20
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