Chenin from Savennières

Question 1

Visual:

Answer 1

Pale/yellow gold,

M+ concentration

Question 2

Aromas & Flavor: Fruit

Answer 2

Tree fruit
[green/golden/oxidized apple, quince, yellow pear],
Citrus
[tangerine, bergamot, lemon],
Dried apricot

Question 3

Aromas & Flavor: Oxidative

Answer 3

Bruised/rotten apple,
Cider,
Butter nut,
Almond/marzipan,
Pistachio,
Cheese rind/soft cheese

Question 4

Aromas & Flavor: Floral

Answer 4

Honeysuckle,
Jasmine,
White flowers

Question 5

Aromas & Flavor: Herbal

Answer 5

Chamomile/herbal tea,
Medicinal notes,
Dandelion greens,
Wasabi,
Savory herbs,
Tree bark

Question 6

Aromas & Flavor: Botrytis

Answer 6

Honey (esp. w/ bottle age),
Saffron,
Ginger,
Marmalade

Question 7

Aromas & Flavor: Other

Answer 7

Wet wool,

Lanolin

Question 8

Aromas & Flavor: Earth

Answer 8

M+ to H minerality,
Damp straw,
Schist,
Wet stones,
White mushroom

Question 9

Aromas & Flavor: Oak

Answer 9

None or neutral cask

Question 10

Structure:

Answer 10

Dry,
M+ to F body,
H extract,
H acidity, 
M to elevated alcohol