Saturday, November 22, 2014

Moravíno Valtice Chardonnay 2013 pozdní sběr

Variety: 100% Chardonnay

Country of origin:Czech Republic
Wine appellation: Moravia, Mikulov sub-appellation, Mikulov village, Pod valtickou vineyard
Vintage: 2013
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Color: light yellow
Bouquet: fresh, pineapple, still o a bit of yeasts
Taste: medium body, lime, slightly unripe pineapple in the palate is nicely complemented by pleasant acidity, medium to longer finish
Recommended food pairing: turkey
Overall score:  4+6.5+11+6+6.5=84
Price: CZK 200
Fresh, clean and lively Chard with good acidity of 2013 vintage. I slightly downgraded the nose as there is still a bit of yeasty aroma, which will disappear upon ageing. For interest compare this vintage to w from the same vineyard , but from the hot 2011 vintage tasted in August 2014.

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