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| TOURAINE SAUVIGNON 2016 AC |
| Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
DOMAINE DE LA CHAISE |
| Bright medium straw colour. Fairly attractive, slightly spicy, ripe melon-apple nose with some faint herbal notes. Dry, medium to medium-light bodied, slightly spicy, faintly honeyed, ripe melon-apple flavours with a crisp unoaked finish. Quite OK and ready-to-drink. Has 12.5% alcohol and 2 g/L residual sugar. Better than the 2014 (*+/**) released on July 9, 2016 at $14.95. TONY ASPLER / 89-points / BEST BUY - Spicy, lanolin and lemon balm nose with a grassy note; medium-bodied, elderberry and gooseberry flavours; fresh and lively on the palate. |
CSPC |
452540 |
| Type |
White Table Wine |
| Agent |
Gra Cru |
| Country |
France |
| Region |
Loire |
| Rating |
**(87.5 points)
Dry, Spicy, Ripe, Ready |
| LCBO Text |
Status |
A Vintage Assessments Explorer's Selection! |
| Touraine is one of the most scenic places you will ever hope to see. The region is famous for the many spectacular châteaux. Google image search: Touraine chateaux, you will not be sorry - and while you are enjoying the sites of this remarkable region, sip on this - it will be a bright and refreshing companion to your visual feast. Typically great sippers, Savvy from the Touraine area are also great with seafood or fish dishes. |
Price |
$ 16.95 |
| Bottle Size |
750 mL |
| Tasting Date |
vintages release - November 25, 2017 |
| Cases bought |
400 (12 bottles per case) |
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Score:
- Not Presented * Below Average
*+ OK
** Good
**+ Excellent
*** Outstanding
***+ Exceptional
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