Wines by the Glass Flashcards
NV Bernard Fouquet Brut, Vouvray - Loire Valley, FR 88 Dollars BTB—22 Dollars 5 oz
Bernard Fouquet Vouvray
-Made from Chenin Blanc grapes
-Crisp and clean
-Medium-light body, dry, medium acidity
-Aging in French Oak and bottle aging for a year imparts on the wine smooth vanilla, a slight nuttiness, and fine bubbles. In addition, you will find ripe pear and zesty pear on the palate.
-Medium to long fruity finish carrying forward the ripe pear note
-Aromas: Inviting aromas of baked apple, lime pith, lemon zest, and honey.
NV Michel Mailliard Cuvée Gregory 1er Cru 180 Dollars BTB—38 Dollars 5 oz
Michel Maillard Champagne
-95 percent Chardonnay, and 5 percent Pinot Noir grapes
-Medium bodied, dry, very acidic, quite bubbly with refined bubbles
-Flavours: ripe red apple, toasted brioche, and a hint of mushroom
-Well balanced, long, elegant finish where that ripe red apple begins to taste more acidic.
-Aromas: white flowers and minerality
2022 Perlage Pinot Grigio - Veneto, IT 62 Dollars BTB—15 Dollars 5 oz—22 Dollars 8 oz
Perlage Pinot Grigio
-Medium light bodied, dry, medium acidity, with a minerally saline character.
-Flavours: pear skin, elderflower, lime peel, meadow grass.
-Crisp, brief finish
-Aromas: melon, banana, honey
2022 Domaine Haute Févrie Muscadet - Loire Valley, FR 78 Dollars BTB—16 Dollars 5 oz—25 Dollars 8 oz
Domaine Haute Fevrie Muscadet
-Medium-light body, bone dry, quite acidic
-Flavours: lemon zest, orange zest, green apple sorbet, oyster shell minerality.
-Lees aging makes this wine more food friendly, and gives it a biscuity, briochey feel to it.
-Mouthfeel of zippy acidity and chalky texture. Short and crisp finish.
-Aromas: white flowers and lemon
2023 Château Carbonneau Margot - Bordeaux, FR 80 Dollars BTB—17 Dollars 5 oz—27 Dollars 8 oz
Chateau Carbonneau Margot
-Medium full body, dry, medium acidity
-30 days of lees aging makes it fairly full bodied for a Sauvignon Blanc
-Flavours: peach compete, crisp green apple, grapefruit
-Clean mouthfeel leading to a citrusy, peppery finish
-Aromas of elderflower, melon, and white peach
2023 Château Haut-Grelot Sauvignon Blannc - Bordeaux, FR 80 Dollars BTB—17 Dollars 5 oz—27 Dollars 8 oz
Chateau Haut-Grelot Sauvignon Blanc
-Medium-full bodied, dry, vibrant medium acidity
-Flavours: pear, green aple, lemon zest, and a hint of orange zest
-Creamy texture and chalky mouthfeel are complemented by a short and smooth pear finish with a buttery aftertaste
-Aromas: fresh lemon, white blossoms, and wet stone
2021 Westcott ‘Estate’ Chardonnay - Niagara Escarpment, ON 96 Dollars BTB—21 Dollars 5 oz—33 Dollars 8 oz
Westcott Estate Chardonnay
-Medium bodied, dry, medium acidity
-Despite the wine’s dryness, it offers a sweet, vanillic, and buttery character, with a creamy mouthfeel.
-Features flavours of toasted almond, granny smith apple, and a subtle oak touch.
-A finish of minerally white pepper and cashew nut
-Rich aromas of golden apple, toasted almond, and a deep butterscotch note
2021 Domaine Dyckerhoff Sauvignon Blanc, Reuilly - Loire Valley 97 Dollars BTB—24 Dollars 5 oz—38 Dollars 8 oz
Domaine Dyckerhoff Sauvignon Blanc
-Light bodied, bone dry, medium plus acidity
-Palate features a citrusty bite with flavours of grapefruit, lime, and gooseberry.
-Beautiful medium long finish featuring tropical fruit, honey, and minerality leaving the mouth warm afterwards
-Aromas: passionfruit, peach, melon, and honeydew
2022 Domaine Hamelin Chablis - Burgundy, FR 112 Dollars BTB—26 Dollars 5 oz—41 Dollars 8 oz
Domaine Hamelin Chablis
-Uses Chardonnay grapes, but grown in the Chablis region
-Medium bodied, bone dry, with medium plus acidity
-Its cool-climate origins and limestone-rich soil impart a flinty minerality and vibrant, fresh acidity.
-The palate is balanced with fruitier notes of pear, peach, and apple, complemented by a ripe stone fruit character and lively citrus.
-The finish is marked by steel, flint, and stone
-Fruity nose of citrus, green apple, and white flowers.
2022 Domaine La Grande Bauquière - Provence, FR 78 Dollars BTB—16 Dollars 5 oz—25 Dollars 8 oz
Bacquiere Rose
-Light body, dry, medium acidity
-The wine’s fruity nature tempers its dryness and acidity, resulting in a well-balanced, easy-drinking option that pairs effortlessly with a variety of appetizers.
-The palate features minerally canteloupe, watermelon, grapefruit, and rose petals.
-Inviting aromas of white flowers, strawberries, and raspberries
2022 Boutinot Cuvée Jean-Paul - Rhône Valley, FR 62 Dollars BTB—15 Dollars 5 oz—22 Dollars 8 oz
Jean Paul Rouge GSM Blend
-80 percent Grenache, 20 percent Syrah
-Medium light bodied, dry to off-dry, medium-low tannins, medium acidity
-The wine has a soft fruity character, and is easy drinking
-Palate of baked cherry, blackberry, and raspberry, reminiscent of a baked fruit pie.
-The wines slightly sour introduction soon shifts to a sweeter medium length finish.
-Aromas of autumnal leaves and sweet earth.
2018 Château Nicoleau Merlot, Côtes de Bourg - Bordeaux, FR 78 Dollars BTB—16 Dollars 5 oz—25 Dollars 8 oz
Chateau Nicoleau Merlot
-Medium-full bodied, bone dry, medium-plus tannins, and medium low acidity
-Palata of rich dark fruits, peppery nuances, and a slight leathery quality
-With its well-integrated tannins and a long, enduring finish, this Merlot offers a robust yet refined experience.
-Aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, vanilla, and a hint of earthiness.
2020 Illicit Cabernet Sauvignon - CA 80 Dollars BTB—18 Dollars 5 oz—28 Dollars 8 oz
Illicit Cabernet Sauvignon
-Medium bodied, dry, medium-plus tannins, and medium acidity.
-The palate presents a warm cherry pie feel, where juicy black cherry mingles with hints of vanilla and spice, complemented by a subtle leatheriness and smokiness.
-The finish is long and velvety, featuring lingering spicy and dry notes. The wine’s fruity nature tempers its dryness and acidity, resulting in a well-balanced, easy-drinking option that pairs well with main courses.
-Aromas of plum and blackberry.
2022 Collovray & Terrier ‘Notre Côté Sud’ Pinot Noir - Languedoc, FR 84 Dollars BTB—20 Dollars 5 oz—32 Dollars 8 oz
Collovray and Terrier Pinot Noir
-Medium bodied, dry, medium-low tannins, and medium high acidity
-Flavours of sour cherries, redcurrant, and a hint of smokiness.
-However, beware that although some people detect these other flavours, some people find the wine to be too one-noted, with an overpowering sour cherry note. Some say the wine lacks complexity
-Aromas of ripe cherries, wild berries, blackcurrant, and a touch of earthiness.
2022 Yves Cuilleron Syrah - Northern Rhône, FR 110 Dollars BTB—23 Dollars 5 oz—36 Dollars 8 oz
-Most Syrah’s are 13-15% alcohol so this one is lighter bodied at 12%.
-Medium bodied, dry, medium-high acidity, and medium high tannins that are very well integrated with a soft spicy feel to them.
-This wine combines dark, rugged elements with an elegant and smooth finish, offering a distinctive and refined experience.
-A rich palate of black blum, blueberry, mushrooms, green peppercorn, and smoke.
-It features a soft bouquet of blackberries, red cherry, leather, and white pepper on the nose.
