Friday, February 5, 2021

Tasting - Le Gran Noir Pinot Noir 2015


Variety: Pinot Noir


Country: France


Region: Pays d'Oc


Vintage: 2015


Price: $8


Wine Critic Review: "A very distinctive and immediately enjoyable Pinot Noir, this is a very juicy, raspberryish, cherryish wine with hints of strawberry and oak and a refreshing note of pepper.

Great by itself or to accompany all a wide range of meat dishes, but could also be enjoyed with fish such as tuna or salmon."


Wine Characteristics: "The world's most popular light-bodied red is loved for its red fruit and spice flavors that are accentuated by a long, smooth, soft-tannin finish." -p.150 Wine Folly


My Review: This soft and smooth pinot noir had a very light body with distinct notes of spices such as anise and clove. The wine's subtle tannins balanced well against its alcohol to create a well-balanced bottle. I enjoyed this wine thoroughly and would enjoy drinking this all four seasons of the year. 


Visual - Mild red

Nose - Anise, clove, cherrywood, caramel

Palette - Cherry preserves, vanilla, light plum 



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