Tasting - "Champteloup Pinot Noir"

Champteloup Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir

Loire Valley

France

2011

$15, $7.95 on sale

Critic 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

• Smell: very earthy, cherry
• Taste: cherry, strawberry, plum
• This wine was very dry, but also a very smooth finish

Overall I did not care much for this wine, not terrible, but I probably would not drink it again. I did not pair this wine with food.