Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Moravíno Valtice Chardonnay barrique 2013 pozdní sběr

Variety: 100% Chardonnay

Country of origin:Czech Republic
Wine appellation: Moravia, Mikulov sub-appellation, Valtice village, Kamenné hory vineyard
Vintage: 2013
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Color: light yellow
Bouquet: lime, pineapple, spiciness, orange crust, very light touch of vanilla
Taste: medium to body, fresh pineapple with nice lime acidity in the front to mid palate is completed by spiciness of oranges and grapefruits, light touch of oak, nice longer finish
Recommended food pairing: turkey
Overall score:  4+7+12+7+7=87
Price: CZK 200
Comparing to 2011 unoaked Pinot Blanc tasted at the same time, this Chard feels slightly more restrained in the nose, but with better mouth profile due to superb acidity (cold vintage) and longer lingering finish. Good candidate for additional purchase as I have only one more bottle in the cellar.

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