Name: Champteloup Pinot Noir
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Loire Valley
Country: France
Year: 2011
Price: $15
Professional 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're offered for years. Serge de Bucy employs a light touch in his wine making, 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: Smelling this wine was like as if you were at a BBQ. It was very smokey with hints of spices and chard wood oak. I also got hints of flowers. Once again, there wasn't a lot that I tasted on this wine. It had a great balance between the acids and the tannins. The tannins were less than the acid, which is something I like. It didn't have a very long finish but I know this wine would go great with a heavy meal. I had this wine at a tasting without a meal.
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