Its obvious that one of the reasons to come to France is to sample the ambiance, conviviality the food and the wine.
It is difficult to convey in written form and is so subjective.
I will give a star rating
* Not to my liking
** Not bad but perhaps would overlook it next time
*** Enjoyed it and would certainly have another one
**** Very nice, one for the favourites
***** Top of the league
We have certainly tasted much of the wine so I though it was about time I posted some of the experience.
What is a wine connoisseur?
Is it someone who can identify the grape in the wine, the year that it was produced and the vintage it produced? or is it someone who is able to identify with what they actually like?
Now something I can answer.
One of the joys of France is trying the wines of the region. When I first came to France I expected to see vast vast vineyards spanning several hundred square miles (a bit naive). It didn't take long to dawn that in some cases the vines can be grown over a couple of acres and the quality of the grape can vary in just a few hundred yards.
I will set out in this basic thread to identify with wines through my own eyes and taste buds.
To start with I have chosen Honore de Berticot 2003, a white Sauvignon from the Cote de Duras (for no other reason than it was in the wine rack).
A very crisp and fruity white wine. Refreshing and easily drinkable.
We drank it with pork chops, mash potato with Pesto and vegetables.
Rating ***
