April 12, 2026, Loire Valley vs. Languedoc-Roussillon Wine Tasting
WINE TASTING
Flight 1
Wine 1: 2021 Lucien Crochet Sancerre Rose, Pinot Noir, Sancerre, Loire
Pale Salmon. Strawberry, Cherry Blossom, Sweetish Berries, Lemon, Grapefruit, Apple, Rhubarb, Melon, Quince, Wet Stone, Salinity, White Pepper, Dried Rose, White Pepper, Cotton Candy, Yeasty, Lactic. Creamy Mouthfeel with Zippy Acid and Phenolic Bitterness. Med(+) to High Acidity and Med Body, and Alcohol (12.5%).
Wine 2: 2021 Grangette Poule de Pic, Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc-Roussillon
White Pepper, Lemon, Apple Skin, Wet Wool, Lime Zest, Hay, Lactic. Creamy Mouthfeel. Med (+) Acidity and Med Body and Alcohol.
Wine 3: 2024 Laurent Miquel Nord Sud, Viognier, Midi
Underripe Tropical Fruit- Pineapple, Guava, and Mango, Slight Grassy and Herbal. Med (+) Acidity and Med Body and Alcohol (13.5%).
Flight 2
Wine 4: 2022 Mary Taylor Anjou Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Anjou
Med Gold. Underripe Pineapple, Lemon, Grapefruit, Lactic, Beeswax, Green Tea, Green Olive.
Wine 5: 2024 Maison Couillaud Reserve du Chiron Muscadet-Sevre-et-Maine Sur Lie Melon Blanc, Loire
White Peach, Lime/Lemon Juice, Grapefruit, Gooseberries, Melon, Jolly Rancher, Soapy, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Celery (Slight Green), Wet Stone. Smooth Texture with Potential Lees.
Wine 6: 2021 Vignobles Vellas Les 4 Elements L'Eau, Marsanne, Languedoc
Baking Spice, Lychee, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Apple, Nutmeg.
Flight 3
Wine 7: 2024 Heritage due Cleray Muscadet-Sevre-et-Maine Sur Lie, Loire
Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit Pitch, White Peach, Minerality - Wet Stone, Slate, and Salinity, White Flowers. Fresh on Palate.
Wine 8: 2021 Vignobles Vella Les 4 Elements Le Feu , Syrah, Viognier, Languedoc
Deep Ruby. Stewed/Muddled Blackberry and Blueberry, Mocha, Chocolate, Baking Spice, Slightly Green, Sun-dried Tomato, Leather, Mineral, Smoked Meat, Pepper, Barnyard.
Wine 9: 2021 Gerard Bertrand An 462, Syrah, Grenache, Languedoc
Dried Fruit Leather, Red/Black Berries, Sour Cherry, Pencil Shavings.
Flight 4
Wine 10: Domaine des Cotes Blanches Sancerre Rouge, Pinot Noir, Sancerre
Blackberry, Blueberry Pie, Current, Strawberry, Raspberry, Sage, Pencil Shavings, Sweet Tobacco, Leather, Cigar, Violet. Lean on the Palate. High Acidity and Med Body, Tannin, Alcohol.
Wine 11: 2021 Brendan Stater-West Saumur Rouge, Cabernet Franc, Saumur
Fresh and Jammy Red/Black Fruit, Tomato Paste, Slightly Green, Slight Carbonic.
Flight 5
Wine 12: Olivier Coste Mourvèdre Illegal IGP, Mourvèdre, Sud de France
Candied Strawberry and Raspberry, Cassis, Cranberry, Cherry, Fig, Woody, Earth. Ripe, Fresh, and Juicy on Palate. Med(+) Acidity, Body, Tannin and Med Alcohol.
Wine 13: 2021 Domaine Lafage Vieilles Vignes Cuvee Nicolas, Grenache Noir, Roussillon
Brambled Red/Black Fruit, Tomato, Port-like. High Acidity, Tannin, Alcohol and Full Body.
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