Friday, August 15, 2014

Moravíno Valtice Chardonnay barrique 2012 pozdní sběr

Variety: Chardonnay

Country of origin: Czech Republic
Wine appellation: Moravia, Mikulov sub-appellation, Valtice village, Kamenné hory vineyard
Vintage: 2012
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Color: medium yellow
Bouquet: peach, pineapple, lime, hint of vanilla
Taste: medium body, quite citrusy, slightly unripe pineapple, lime, minerality, hint of hazelnuts, good acidity, medium to longer finish
Recommended food pairing: turkey, easily creme brulee
Overall score: 4+7+12+6+7+50=86
Price: CZK 199
Stopper: single piece cork
Comparing to unoaked version of Chardonnay from the same producer, but 2011 vintage tasted yesterday, this is for me more gentle in the nose, but with better profile in the mouth nicely combining acidity, lime and citrus fruit with a hint of oak.
Moravíno Valtice - Chardonnay 2012 pozdní sběr barrique - 0,75l

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