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Les Picasses

2005 Chinon Red Blend

Bon Vivant Merchants Les Picasses, a captivating red blend from the esteemed Chinon region, showcases a brilliant ruby hue that invites you to experience its complexity. The 2005 vintage is splendidly balanced, offering a generous body that envelops the palate without being overwhelming. Its lively acidity adds brightness and enhances the wine's character, making it a delightful companion for various dishes. The fruit intensity is pronounced, presenting tantalizing notes of dark berries and plums, which harmonize beautifully with subtle hints of earthiness and spice. Tannins are notable yet refined, providing structure without overshadowing the wine's overall elegance. This red blend is dry, allowing the nuanced flavors to shine through, ensuring a memorable tasting experience.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Earth

Earth

Tobacco

Tobacco

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


France
France

While it was not the first country to master winemaking, no other country has determined the course of wine and wine culture as much as France. From the sparkling wines of Champagne to the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of Burgundy; from Bordeaux's sumptuous blends to Alsace's Riesling; and from the Loire Valley's Sauvignon Blancs to exciting new regions like Pays d'Oc in the south, France has given the world nearly all the major styles and grape varieties that dominate what we drink today. There are numerous reasons why France and wine are so inextricably linked, but perhaps the foremost is geography. Few places can rival France's unique array of hot and cool-climate regions and the abundant maritime influences and mountainous terrain found throughout the country.

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