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Chateau Mauras, Sauternes 2010

30/9/2014

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Sauternes is a wine made in the Graves region of Bordeaux out of Semillon (mainly) although also Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle grapes. The grapes are affected by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea) a fungal infection which takes the water out of the grapes and concentrates the flavours. Sauternes is sweet yet balanced by high acidity. 

You will never guess what supermarket this wine came from, the wine itself is outstanding and at £6.99 a rare bargain. Here's the tasting note: 


APPEARANCE
Clarity: clear
Intensity: deep
Colour: gold

NOSE
Condition: clean
Intensity: medium
Aroma characteristics: honey, orange marmalade, dried apricots, elderflower

PALATE
Sweetness: sweet
Acidity: high
Body: full body
Flavours: apricot jam, orange marmalade, caramel
Finish: long finish

CONCLUSION
Outstanding wine. Very complex aromas and flavours, concentrated and with a very long finish. Will be having some more of this...

Here is where i got it from, you would have never guessed. It comes at no surprise that they will open their flagship store on High Street Kensington... 
http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/6415.htm

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    Luis Garcia studied Business Administration at Toledo University and Management Accountancy (CIMA) in London where he lives and works.

    In his spare time he is a passionate nature lover (vines and trees), enjoys making things (wine, olive oil) and helping Spanish people settle in London. 

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