Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Loire
Country: France
Year: 2011
Price: $7.95
Winery Review: In the heart of France's Loire Valley lies Touraine wine region. Although it produces vast amounts of well-priced, fresh, mostly white wines, lovely reds like this are broadening Touraine's appeal. This wine may seem familiar to you. It is a sibling of the Touraine Sauvignon Blanc we've offered for years. Serge de Bucy employs a light touch in his winemaking, using no wood and doing as little as possible to preserve freshness. Bright cherry and strawberry fruits are followed by a soft, smooth palate.
My Review: Despite using no wood, the first smell I got from this wine was one of oak and barbecue. While I normally don't like red wines because of the tannic component and the woody taste of some, this Pinot Noir was not bad. There were hints of oak in the flavor, but had nice fruit flavors and the finish was not as tannic as other reds which I enjoyed.
I did not have this wine with food.
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