Domaine des Baumard Quarts de Chaume 2005

Wine: Domaine des Baumard Quarts de Chaume

Winery: Domaine des Baumard

Region: A.O.C. Quarts de Chaume (Loire Valley, France)

Vintage: 2005

Varietal: Chenin Blanc (overripe and botrytized)

Vinification: Vines of 35 years, manual harvest with a specific selection to have only the best grapes.

Alcohol by volume: 12,5%

Price: 28€ (375ml)

 

Quarts de Chaume is a highly respected sweet white wine appellation of the Anjou district in the western Loire Valley of France.

This wine it’s a great find! Sweet, elegant, sexy, unique,…

 

This chenin of the Domaine des Baumard has an intense golden yellow color, very shiny. Dense in the glass with abundant tears.

In nose is intense and attractive, over-ripe white fruit notes, pear and melon with caramel and floral touches in an elegant background dominated by notes of botrytis.

When we taste this wine we have a good entry with a round acidity, persist overripe fruit notes in the unctuous palate with a fresh citrics touches. It has a long nice finish!

 

I drank this wine with this song…

 

 

 

Belondrade y Lurton 2009

Wine: Belondrade y Lurton

Winery: Belondrade y Lurton

Region: D.O. Rueda (Spain)

Vintage: 2009

Varietal: Verdejo

Vinification: Barrel fermented wine and aged for 10 months in french oak on the lees.

Alcohol by volume: 13,5%

Price: 23€

This verdejo is one of my favourite wines, the winery Belondrade y Lurton made a good job!

Belondrade y Lurton 2009 has bright golden color with straw-colored reflections.

In nose has a high aromatic intensity. It offers fruity aroma of peach and apricot with mineral and spicy notes that give it complexity. The oak touch is nicely integrated!

When we taste this wine we have a good and attractive entry, with a fresh and creamy palate. Persist the ripe fruit, highlighting the peach, with spice and toast hints. It has a long finish that invites drink another glass.

It’s simply pair this wine, you only need a good company!

Els Pics 2011

Wine: Els Pics

Winery: Bodegas Mas Alta

Region: D.O. Priorat (Catalunya)

Vintage: 2011

Varietal: Composed of Grenache, Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon

Vinification: Aged for 12 months in french barrels of 1, 2 and 3 years

Alcohol by volume: 15%

Price: 13€

The winery Mas Alta was established in 1998. Michel Vanhoutte with his Belgian partners, passionate about the wine world, they decide to start their own vineyards plantations in the Priorat with the advice of Michel Tardieu, winemaker at Côte-du-Rhone. An exciting project that leads them to develop four different wine types.

 

Els Pics 2011 has an bright cherry color with violet edging. Has an abundant and slow teardrop.

In nose has good aromatic intensity. It offers nice aroma with notes of ripe red and black fruit, also has light spicy notes that give a sexy touch. All in a toasted background with coffee hints.

When we taste this wine we find a fine entrance, with notes of ripe fruits. Round palate with light toasted notes and good tannins. Long with amazing ending, attractive.

I pair the 2011 Els Pics with grilled steak!

I enjoyed a lot with this wine, it’s fantastic with good value for money.

Bosque de Matasnos 2010

Wine: Bosque de Matasnos

Winery: Bodega de Mata Asnos

Region: D.O. Ribera del Duero (Castilla León)

Vintage: 2010

Varietal: Composed of 95% Tempranillo and 5% Merlot

Vinification: Aged for 12 months in new barrels 90% French oak and 10% American.

Alcohol by volume: 15%

Price: 23€

Thanks to Tomás Postigo, former winemaker from Pago de Carraovejas, today we have here a wine that promises, Bosque de Matasnos!

The vineyard to made this wine is located 950 metres above sea level, ensuring slow but perfect ripening of the grapes.

 

Bosque de Matasnos has an bright cherry color with some garnets reflexes. Has an abundant and slow teardrop.

In nose it’s a clean wine with nice aromatic intensity. It offers an intense aroma with notes of ripe red fruits, cherry and berries. Also has mild toast and spices notes, in an attractive background with vanilla. The wood is perfectly integrated.

When we taste this wine we find a warm and pleasant entrance, with notes of mature berries and plum. Round palate with nice sweet tannins and light toast notes of nuts. Long, sexy and very nice ending.

Today I pair the fantastic 2010 Bosque de Matasnos with good company!

 

This wine surprised me a lot, I think it can improve a lot yet in bottle, simply fantastic!

Merry Xmas and Happy 2013!!