Sémillon (Sauternes/Barsac) Flashcards

1
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Visual:

A

Gold,

H concentration

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2
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Aromas & Flavors: Intensity

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H intensity

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3
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Aromas & Flavors: Fruit

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Stewed/cooked tree fruit 
[apple, quince], 
Cooked peach, 
Dried apricot, 
Fig/fruitcake, 
Sweet citrus 
[orange, tangerine, lemon marmalade], 
Ripe melon, 
Tropical fruit 
[pineapple]
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4
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Aromas & Flavors: Floral

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Honeysuckle,

Orange blossom

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5
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Aromas & Flavors: Spice

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Cinnamon, 
Clove, 
Mace, 
Nutmeg, 
Vanilla pod
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6
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Aromas & Flavors: Herbal

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Sweet hay,
Dried grass,
Savory herbs

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7
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Aromas & Flavors: Botrytis

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Honey,
Gingerbread/ginger,
Saffron,
Candied pineapple/dried apricot

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8
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Aromas & Flavors: Oxidation

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Blanched nuts,
Hazelnut,
Almond

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9
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Aromas & Flavors: Earth

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M to H minerality,

Mushroom/truffle notes

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10
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Aromas & Flavors: Oak

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M to H use of new french oak, 
Toast, 
Smoke, 
Caramel/crème brûlée, 
Vanilla, 
Coconut, 
Baking spices
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11
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Structure:

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Sweet (85-150 g/l r.s.)
F body,
Elevated acidity,
M to elevated alcohol

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