Sémillon (Sauternes/Barsac) Flashcards
1
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Visual:
A
Gold,
H concentration
2
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Intensity
A
H intensity
3
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Fruit
A
Stewed/cooked tree fruit [apple, quince], Cooked peach, Dried apricot, Fig/fruitcake, Sweet citrus [orange, tangerine, lemon marmalade], Ripe melon, Tropical fruit [pineapple]
4
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Floral
A
Honeysuckle,
Orange blossom
5
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Spice
A
Cinnamon, Clove, Mace, Nutmeg, Vanilla pod
6
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Herbal
A
Sweet hay,
Dried grass,
Savory herbs
7
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Botrytis
A
Honey,
Gingerbread/ginger,
Saffron,
Candied pineapple/dried apricot
8
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Oxidation
A
Blanched nuts,
Hazelnut,
Almond
9
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Earth
A
M to H minerality,
Mushroom/truffle notes
10
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Oak
A
M to H use of new french oak, Toast, Smoke, Caramel/crème brûlée, Vanilla, Coconut, Baking spices
11
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Structure:
A
Sweet (85-150 g/l r.s.)
F body,
Elevated acidity,
M to elevated alcohol