Name: Champteloup
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Loire Valley
Country: France
Year: 2011
Price: $7.95
Winery Review: In the heart of France’s Loire River Valley lies the Touraine wine region. Although it produces vast amounts of well-priced, fresh, mostly white wines, lovely reds like this are broadening
Touraine’s appeal. This wine may seem familiar to you. It is a sibling of the Touraine Sauvignon Blanc we’ve offered for years. Serge de Bucy employs a light touch in his winemaking, using no wood and doing as little as possible to preserve freshness. Bright cherry and strawberry fruits are followed by a soft, smooth palate.
My Review: On the nose I got a metallic, red fruit and pepper. This was a medium-bodied red with red grape, strawberries, tomato, and some licorice. The tannins were not overpowering and there was a short finish that had a mineral, earthy component. It was a fresh and light Pinot Noir that, in my opinion, could have used more dimension. I would have liked an emphasis on the red peppers and tannins to give this one a stronger personality. I did not pair this with food, but a beef and vegetable skewer would go well with it.
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