M. Chapoutier Tavel 2004 Rosé Tasted on 8/Jul/06

Tasting Date: 8/Jul/06
Venue: Home
Price: HK$150 (Citysuper)
Name of Wine: M. Chapoutier Tavel 2004 Rosé 750ml
Vintage: 2004
Region: Tavel, Loire
Country: France
A.b.v.: 13.5%

Tasting Notes:

Appearance ~ Bright & clear, medium intensity of salmon colour core fading to a broad watery rim & a few legs.

Nose ~ Clean, medium-intensity, youthful aromas. Strawberries, spicy red cherries. Herbal & perfumed.

Palate ~ Dry with medium acidity. Very little tannins. Light-medium-bodied with a medium intensity of fruity flavours. Red cherries, spices, liquorice, roses. Medium level of alcohol but a very pleasant long length of red fruit finish. A nice choice for such a boiling summer in HK. Chill beforehand.

Rosé wine is one of the very famous kinds of Loire Tavel region. Give it a go!