Monday, October 6, 2008

Tasting Note:  2007 Chapoutier Deschants, St. Joseph Blanc

Tropical flavors are the first impression, pineapple and mango skin especially.  Followed by notes of lemon zest, orange creamsicle, and a slight candy corn sweetness.  Hints of smoke shadow the fruit.  The palate is soft, medium bodied, with medium plus acidity.  The palate at times appears almost lean, with not a lot of weight, and all the while remains very nicely balanced.  A scrumptious spiced finish with cinnamon, clove and orange.

 

Tasted on Sept. 23, 2008.

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