Name: Champteloup Pinot Noir 2011
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Loire
Country: France
Year: 2011
Price: $7.95
Winery 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 broaden in 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: this wine had the smell of dirt, almost like a stale smell to it. I couldn't smell any of the fruits it mentions like cherry or strawberry, which I was dissapointed about because strawberries are one of my favorite fruit. The taste was very earthy as well, which I expected because I had already picked up hints of the dirt smell. Even though I didn't smell it, I could faintly taste strawberry which was nice.
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